CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC, DOT #3320906 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
4 of your 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently South Dakota on June 16.
Your latest, South Dakota on June 30, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 27 trucks and 20 drivers.
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CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in FLANDREAU, South Dakota (USDOT #3320906). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 57/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 10 recent inspection(s) and 41 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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57/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 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.
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 30, 2026, South Dakota. No violations.
- June 30, 2026, South Dakota. 10 violations, none out of service. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- June 16, 2026, South Dakota. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 7 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.51), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- Jan. 5, 2026, South Dakota. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Nov. 11, 2025, South Dakota. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.51) and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
- Oct. 8, 2025, South Dakota. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 12 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.70), a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC: FLANDREAU, South Dakota Trucking Company
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of FLANDREAU, South Dakota with USDOT number 3320906. The company operates 27 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, CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 57/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC has undergone 10 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.0%, 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 10%, 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 CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC carries 41 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 30, 2026. Across 10 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 5 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 57/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC: 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. 57 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC 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.
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 3 drivers); intrastate beyond 100 miles (17 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: 58,000 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: 12 straight trucks, 15 tractors. 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.
The carrier reports 12 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 17. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 276 ST, RURAL, SD on June 30, 2026.
How CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 10 recorded inspections, CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 10.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-30 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-16 | SD | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-05 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-11 | SD | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-08 | SD | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-30 | SD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-06 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-11-11 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-03-14 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC
What is CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #3320906) 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 57/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC operates 27 power unit(s) and 20 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC based?
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in FLANDREAU, South Dakota, under USDOT number 3320906.
What is CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 10 recent DOT inspection(s) and 41 recorded violation(s) for CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #3320906), 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 CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC scores 57/100 (Elevated 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 CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC 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: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile