PRAIRIE CONSULTING GROUP INC
21-unit tanker operator based in Watertown, SD. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2083537
- MC
- MC727228
- Based
- Watertown, SD
- Contact
- 6058864009 · zach@hunkestransfersd.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, liquids and gases, chemicals, beverages, and other: auto parts, PRAIRIE CONSULTING GROUP INC operates as a small-fleet tanker operator from Watertown, SD. 21 power units, 16 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC727228 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 18, 2019).
Fleet composition on file: 12 owned trucks, 9 owned tractors, 9 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,418 motor carriers operating 21 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 13.19 | 189.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.81 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 31.94 | 75.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 4 | 0.60 | 667.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 21-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2083537: 46 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 9, 2026 in SD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 |
| Hazmat | 6 |
| Total violations | 50 (5 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,418 peer carriers operating 21 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 32 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 50 violations.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 667.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 21 power units on file.
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