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TRAVS OUTFITTER INC
DBA: John's Evergreens
Watertown, SD
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1197699
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1197699
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 4, 2004
Annual Mileage
115,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2610 8th Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
Owner / Officer
Sheldon Uthe
Officer 2
Jaren Sauer
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFE8TDWH6337 | 2 | Passed |
| October 7, 2025 | ND | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC3RDVJ4921 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMAAM57H382991 | 2 | Passed |
| April 23, 2024 | MN | Level I — Full | — | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| September 23, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| March 12, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 23, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
IA1
ND1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM57H382991 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3RDVJ4921 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE8TDWH6337 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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