THE CLAUSSEN GROUP, DOT #2032725 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your drivers have been put out of service on every inspection on your record: Iowa on Nov. 5, 2025 and Aug. 13.
Every one included a medical card violation.
Your MCS-150 lists 19 trucks and 15 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is a small fleet motor carrier based in NORTH SIOUX CITY, South Dakota (USDOT #2032725). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 4 recent inspection(s) and 23 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 13, 2026, Iowa. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- Nov. 5, 2025, Iowa. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP: NORTH SIOUX CITY, South Dakota Trucking Company
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is a small fleet operating out of NORTH SIOUX CITY, South Dakota with USDOT number 2032725. The company operates 19 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, THE CLAUSSEN GROUP has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP has undergone 4 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 50%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for THE CLAUSSEN GROUP carries 23 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 13, 2026. Across 4 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 3 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for THE CLAUSSEN GROUP: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 15 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 450,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 19 straight trucks, 7 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Trees, Nursery. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
How THE CLAUSSEN GROUP Compares to the National Average
Across the 4 recorded inspections, THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 50.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: THE CLAUSSEN GROUP
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | IA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-05 | IA | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-24 | KS | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-20 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about THE CLAUSSEN GROUP
What is THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's FMCSA safety rating?
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP (USDOT #2032725) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, THE CLAUSSEN GROUP operates 19 power unit(s) and 15 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is THE CLAUSSEN GROUP based?
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in NORTH SIOUX CITY, South Dakota, under USDOT number 2032725.
What is THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 4 recent DOT inspection(s) and 23 recorded violation(s) for THE CLAUSSEN GROUP (USDOT #2032725), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is THE CLAUSSEN GROUP's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
THE CLAUSSEN GROUP scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like THE CLAUSSEN GROUP is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile