ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC, DOT #792941 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
3 of your 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently South Dakota on November 18, 2025.
Your latest, South Dakota on May 21, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 15 trucks and 24 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.
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in CANISTOTA, South Dakota (USDOT #792941). As of October 24, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 42/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 16 recent inspection(s) and 20 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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42/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 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.
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- May 21, 2026, South Dakota. No violations.
- April 28, 2026, South Dakota. No violations.
- April 10, 2026, South Dakota. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Nov. 18, 2025, South Dakota. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 27, 2025, South Dakota. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 15, 2025, South Dakota. No violations.
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC: CANISTOTA, South Dakota Trucking Company
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC is a small fleet operating out of CANISTOTA, South Dakota with USDOT number 792941. The company operates 15 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 42/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC has undergone 16 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 6.3%, 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 ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC carries 20 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated May 21, 2026. Across 16 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 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 42/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 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. 42 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
South Dakota Trucking Compliance: CANISTOTA Area Carriers
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 08). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 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.
Business organization type: Corporation.
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 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, 24 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: 89,139 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: 3 straight trucks, 12 tractors, 5 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.
The carrier reports 15 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.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Dozers. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 3 resulted in a tow-away. 3 events meet 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: 156TH ST, MASON, MN on June 4, 2026.
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across South Dakota (15), Nebraska (1). The concentration in South Dakota is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 16 recorded inspections, ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 6.3% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-28 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-10 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-18 | SD | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-27 | SD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-15 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-08 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-04-14 | SD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-27 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-11-11 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC
What is ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC (USDOT #792941) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 42/100 (Elevated Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC operates 15 power unit(s) and 24 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 ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC based?
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CANISTOTA, South Dakota, under USDOT number 792941.
What is ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 16 recent DOT inspection(s) and 20 recorded violation(s) for ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC (USDOT #792941), 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 ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING INC scores 42/100 (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 ENGBARTH DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 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 24, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile