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✗ Do Not Tender
Critical risk signals. Do not dispatch until independently verified.
Eskens Express
DOT 2824367 · MC MC1187038 · Yankton, SD
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Eskens Express (DOT 2824367, MC MC1187038) is a South Dakota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Yankton, SD. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: substance or alcohol violation on driver record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Thomas A Eskens
Operating as: Eskens Express
DOT Number2824367
MC NumberMC1187038
Street3217 AURORA ST
City / StateYankton, SD 57078
Phone6057600276
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed09/13/2024
Company officerThomas A Eskens
Power units6
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Substance or alcohol violation on driver record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 10.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
6
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
10
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
10.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
10 yr 7 mo
Since 2015
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
10 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
10 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
10 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
10 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (30%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
10 total · OOS rate 10.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/30/2025IAIII00Pass
2/25/2025IAIII00Pass
3/17/2025IAIII00Pass
12/16/2025KSII00Pass
5/15/2025KSIII00Pass
5/15/2025KSII00Pass
6/4/2024IAIII00Pass
9/2/2025SDII21OOS
2/2/2026SDIII00Pass
7/1/2024SDIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KS00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
6/10/2025
Location
3217 AURORA ST, Yankton, SD, 57078 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas A Eskens authorized to operate?

Yes. Thomas A Eskens holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Thomas A Eskens's safety record?

Thomas A Eskens has 10 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 10.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Thomas A Eskens operate?

Thomas A Eskens operates 6 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Thomas A Eskens insured?

Thomas A Eskens has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Thomas A Eskens had any risk indicators?

Thomas A Eskens has a risk score of 85/100 (Critical) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Thomas A Eskens?

Thomas A Eskens's DOT number is 2824367 and MC number is MC1187038. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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