C & B Operations LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
219
Power Units
435
Drivers
Est. 1991 (34 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
C & B OPERATIONS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1991. Based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, C & B Operations LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 201 | 0 | 0 | 201 |
| Tractors | 4 | 14 | 0 | 18 |
| Trailers | 175 | 0 | 0 | 175 |
Authorized Cargo Types
C & B Operations LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 65
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,442,230 miles (2025)
Driver Information
435
Total Drivers
65
CDL Drivers
115
Interstate Drivers
320
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by C & B OPERATIONS LLC
30 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Internatio, International, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 14 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 9 SEMI-TRAILER, 6 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. 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 (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 14 | 47% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 30% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 20% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 3% |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Internatio | 4 | 13% |
| International | 4 | 13% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 10% |
| Trail King | 3 | 10% |
| Ram | 3 | 10% |
| Unknown | 2 | 7% |
| Chevrolet | 2 | 7% |
| Unpublishe | 2 | 7% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 3% |
| Dodge | 1 | 3% |
| Utility Tr | 1 | 3% |
| GMC | 1 | 3% |
| Big B | 1 | 3% |
| Titan Trai | 1 | 3% |
| Ford | 1 | 3% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 30 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR50904 | SD | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 27440P | SD | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR54569 | SD | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 30377P | SD | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| YCE8983 | MN | DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR54574 | SD | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 30356P | SD | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PR55113 | SD | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PR54586 | SD | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 30385P | SD | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3495PZA | MN | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| PR54581 | SD | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 30371P | SD | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 2695PZA | MN | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| KZ22593 | ID | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 6132TH | ID | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| YCE5713 | MN | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 40344C | SD | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 3487PZA | MN | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 8959TE | ID | BIG B SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: SD (16) · MN (7) · ID (4) · MT (2) · VA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 30)
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.
Dispatch Services in SD
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
29
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | SD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | NE | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/11/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2026 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2025 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/15/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2025 | MT | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 07/09/2025 | SD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | IMD3231536 | $1 Million | 09/06/2023 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | IMD3231536 | 01/27/2020 | 09/06/2023 | TERM/REPL |
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Recent Changes
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Is C & B Operations LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does C & B OPERATIONS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, C & B OPERATIONS LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is C & B OPERATIONS LLC's authority currently active?
C & B OPERATIONS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has C & B OPERATIONS LLC been in business?
C & B OPERATIONS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1991, making their authority approximately 34 years, 10 months old.
Where is C & B OPERATIONS LLC located?
C & B OPERATIONS LLC is physically located at 200 EAST10TH STREET SUITE 300, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104.
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How does a fleet like C & B OPERATIONS LLC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in SD?
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Roadside Inspection History 29 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
C & B OPERATIONS LLC has been inspected 29 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SD, MT, IA. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 14%) 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 393.43DBMA — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-15 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-29 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-15 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-07-09 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-07 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-19 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-12 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-25 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-16 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-07 | WV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-31 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-04 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-23 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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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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