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Josh Waldner

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DBA: Waldner Trucking

Authorized for Hire

Josh Waldner, doing business as Waldner Trucking, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 582196 and MC number 282829. The company operates from Hartford, SD, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 2 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Review First

Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.

Six things go into this read of Josh Waldner's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Things to review

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    Safety rating

    Safety rating is Conditional. This should be reviewed before booking.

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    Insurance

    Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (Sep 11, 2025).

Identity

Who Josh Waldner is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
26685 Prairie Ave , Hartford , SD 57033
Phone
(605) 310-3843
Email
Entity type
Authorized for Hire

Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
N/A
MCS-150 filing date
Sep 11, 2025

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Cargo types

General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Refrigerated Food Beverages

Authority

Whether Josh Waldner can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Out-of-service orders

Every out-of-service order FMCSA has issued against Josh Waldner. An out-of-service order means FMCSA legally prohibited the carrier from operating commercial vehicles for a period, usually after an unsafe rating, missed civil-penalty payments, or a major safety event. Orders with a rescind date have been lifted and the carrier was reinstated. Orders without a rescind date are still in effect and the carrier cannot legally move freight under that authority right now.

  • 2016-10-17

    Unsatisfactory = Unfit

    Rescinded 2016-10-20

    Carrier: ACTIVE

Authority revocations

Revocation orders FMCSA has issued against Josh Waldner's operating authority. Voluntary revocations are typically requested by the carrier when winding down operations or restructuring. Involuntary revocations are FMCSA enforcement actions, usually triggered by missed insurance filings, missed civil penalty payments, or compliance failures. An involuntary revocation in the recent history is the strongest negative signal on this page.

  • MC282829

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2024-10-02

    Served 2024-08-30

Authority history

Every operating-authority action FMCSA has recorded against Josh Waldner, sourced from the AuthHist public dataset. This covers original applications, dismissals, grants, suspensions, and reinstatements across every authority type the carrier has held or attempted to hold. A clean history typically shows one or two grant rows and nothing else. Multiple dismissals or revocations are worth a closer look before booking.

AuthorityActionServedDispositionDecided
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2011-06-21DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2011-07-18
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2010-06-21DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2010-07-07
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2010-03-22DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2010-04-07
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-07-20DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-07-21
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-05-11DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-05-20
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-04-10DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-04-15
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-02-13DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-03-09
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2008-10-17DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2008-10-20
MC282829INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2001-12-10DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2001-12-14
MC282829(0)DISMISSED1995-09-24
MC282829(0)GRANTED1995-03-17REVOKED2024-10-02

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on Josh Waldner's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Conditional

Rated Nov 27, 2024

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls in place to ensure compliance with safety requirements. The carrier is allowed to continue operating but must correct identified deficiencies. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence.

View official FMCSA record →

Inspections

All time

6

Total

2

OOS

0

Driver OOS

2

Vehicle OOS

Total OOS Rate 33.3%
0% National avg: ~21% 100%
Driver inspections 0 OOS of 6
Vehicle inspections 2 OOS of 3 (66.7%)

Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.

With only 6 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 33.3%, significantly above the national average of ~21%.

Crash history

All time

13

Total

0

Fatal

10

Injuries

13

Tow-away

13 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 13000.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

1.7

Unsafe Driving

1.2

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.0

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

13.3

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Josh Waldner actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

2.00

High driver-to-truck ratio suggests team driving or multi-shift operations.

Miles per Power Unit

354,000 mi

Heavy over-the-road utilization (2024 data).

Inspections per Power Unit

6.0

High roadside inspection activity relative to fleet size.

Crashes per 1,000 Units

13000.0

Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Josh Waldner right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

No filing on record

Insurance history

Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Josh Waldner, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.

Form / Type Insurer Effective Cancelled Coverage
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-05-23 2024-09-26

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2019-07-29 2024-05-23

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-11-04 2019-07-29

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-07-18 2012-11-04

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. 2010-07-18 2011-07-18

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-04-17 2010-07-18

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-07-18 2010-04-17

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-06-06 2009-07-18

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-06-06 2009-08-16

TERM/CANCL

$750
Form 91X STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-05-07 2009-06-06

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-05-07 2009-06-06

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-02-28 2009-05-07

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. 2009-02-18 2009-05-07

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-11-13 2009-03-12

TERM/CANCL

$750
Form 34 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-11-13 2009-03-12

TERM/CANCL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-03-18 2008-11-13

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-06-29 2008-11-13

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-06-29 2007-03-18

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-03-14 2005-06-29

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-03-14 2005-06-29

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-06-12 2005-03-14

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-06-12 2005-03-14

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-03-18 2003-06-12

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-03-18 2003-06-12

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-08-24 2001-11-10

CANCEL

$750

Connections

Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Josh Waldner. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.

Connected carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers whose contact information matches this one. We match on normalized phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses across every active and inactive USDOT record. Sharing contact details is common between affiliated companies, recently rebranded operations, fleet acquisitions, and shared dispatch offices, so a match alone is not a problem. Brokers typically review the matched carriers alongside the one they are about to book to confirm the relationship is what they expect.

  • Jw Trucking LLC

    USDOT 3031872 · MC 39829 · Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire

    Inactive
    Address
    205 N EASTERN #7, Hartford, SD, 57033
    Phone
    (605) 310-3843
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 1 driver
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    0 total
    Shared phone Shared email
  • Gst LLC

    USDOT 267935 · MC 179374 · Authorized for Hire

    Inactive
    Address
    26685 PRAIRIE AVE, Hartford, SD, 57033
    Phone
    (605) 359-4755
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    4 power units · 5 drivers
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    1 total
    Shared address

Process agents (BOC-3)

Every state where Josh Waldner has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.

1 state on file:

SD

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in Josh Waldner's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
May 13, 2026Total Oos32
May 13, 2026Driver Oos10
May 13, 2026Total Inspections86
May 13, 2026Driver Inspections86
May 13, 2026Vehicle Inspections43
May 13, 2026Hos Compliance Score31.16
May 13, 2026Unsafe Driving Score3.151.69
May 13, 2026Vehicle Maintenance Score1213.33
May 4, 2026Total Crashes013
May 4, 2026Injury Crashes010

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Josh Waldner and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for Josh Waldner?

Josh Waldner is assigned USDOT number 582196 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for Josh Waldner?

Josh Waldner's MC number is 282829. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is Josh Waldner authorized to operate?

Josh Waldner's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a CONDITIONAL safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many inspections has Josh Waldner had?

Josh Waldner has 6 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 2 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 33.3%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.

How many crashes has Josh Waldner been involved in?

FMCSA records 13 reported crashes for Josh Waldner over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 10 injury, and 13 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.

How large is Josh Waldner's fleet?

Josh Waldner operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 2 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is Josh Waldner located?

Josh Waldner is headquartered in Hartford, South Dakota at 26685 Prairie Ave. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does a conditional safety rating mean?

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a compliance review. Josh Waldner is allowed to continue operating but must correct the identified issues. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence and may want to request more recent operational data before tendering loads.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor Josh Waldner for changes?

If you tender loads to Josh Waldner regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 13, 2026.