Brink Constructors INC
Rapid City, SD
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
342
Power Units
543
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in RAPID CITY, SD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Brink Constructors INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 183 | 0 | 0 | 183 |
| Tractors | 159 | 0 | 0 | 159 |
| Trailers | 308 | 0 | 0 | 308 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Brink Constructors INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 392
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,185,535 miles (2023)
Driver Information
543
Total Drivers
392
CDL Drivers
482
Interstate Drivers
61
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC
124 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Peterbilt, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 47 SEMI-TRAILER, 37 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 34 TRUCK TRACTOR. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 47 | 38% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 37 | 30% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 34 | 27% |
| FULL TRAILER | 5 | 4% |
| OTHER | 1 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 18 | 19% |
| Peterbilt | 16 | 16% |
| Freightliner | 11 | 11% |
| Unpublishe | 9 | 9% |
| Mack | 8 | 8% |
| Kenworth | 7 | 7% |
| International | 5 | 5% |
| Unknown | 4 | 4% |
| Trlr | 3 | 3% |
| Load King | 2 | 2% |
| Fontaine T | 2 | 2% |
| Tita | 2 | 2% |
| Gdan | 2 | 2% |
| Ram | 2 | 2% |
| Trail King | 1 | 1% |
| Trlk | 1 | 1% |
| Great Dane | 1 | 1% |
| Abco Trail | 1 | 1% |
| Volvo | 1 | 1% |
| Jets | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 124 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR55063 | SD | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 10276P | SD | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR41584 | SD | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Apr 2026 |
| 29642P | SD | TRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| TEMP | SD | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | Mar 2026 |
| PR53053 | SD | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| PR41585 | SD | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| 27997P | SD | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| PR52206 | SD | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 24211P | SD | ABCO TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| PR46946 | SD | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 27738P | SD | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 27722P | SD | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| PR53048 | SD | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 49367 | SD | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 28751P | SD | JETS SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| PR53729 | SD | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 95841 | SD | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| PR53840 | SD | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| L0001492244 | SD | TITAN TRAI SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: SD (113) · IN (5) · ND (2) · OK (1) · CO (1) · UK (1) · ID (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 124)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
111
Inspections
24 months
168
Violations
Total found
46
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+16.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | NE | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | MT | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 04/20/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/30/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/20/2026 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/22/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2026 | ND | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/12/2026 | CO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 111 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | ND | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/05/2026 | CO | LAMAR, CO | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/24/2025 | ND | Not Reported, ND | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/30/2025 | SD | RAPID CITY, SD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/20/2025 | NC | DURHAM, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Brink Constructors INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC's authority currently active?
BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC been in business?
BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC located?
BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC is physically located at 2950 N PLAZA DRIVE, RAPID CITY, SD 57702.
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Roadside Inspection History 111 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC has been inspected 111 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WY, CO, NM. Out of these, 24 inspections (about 22%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 12 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-20 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-20 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-22 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-15 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-12 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-08 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-07 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 15 | OOS · 7 |
| 2025-11-19 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-18 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-18 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-13 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-04 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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