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DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC
DBA: David Thompson Trucking
Watertown, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 343914 · MC 362038
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-362038 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on December 3, 2009; first granted July 19, 1999 (27 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC362038
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA865550354
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
343914
MC Number
MC-362038
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 1989
Authority First Granted
July 19, 1999
Authority Reinstated
December 3, 2009
Annual Mileage
603,134 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Watertown, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD5
ND4
KS2
NM2
AZ1
IA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Flatbed
6
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X0YR853995 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X76D636887 | 4 | 1 |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5324DA023764 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A27FR031681 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A228R021263 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A25FR035249 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A21DR025940 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X0XJ814581 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X1VD431136 | 2 | 1 |
| Hich | — | 1C92D52269M949772 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A275R011302 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A22KR047197 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X4VJ734594 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5RD339492 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5XD472105 | 1 | — |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER2WC054683 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | V262650419 | TX, TX | II | 1 | 1 | JOHN LAWRIE TUBULAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD69X0YR853995 1RNF53A27FR031681 |
SD PR25996 SD U176361 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| July 26, 2026 | HP11000084 | SAINT ONGE SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X5XD472105 1RNF53A27FR031681 |
SD PR57008 SD U176361 |
| March 30, 2026 | 1156000583 | SAINT JOSEPH MO | III | 1 | — | LARRY SMEAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDR9X0XJ814581 1RND53A228R021263 |
SD PR37597 SD U162914 |
| 392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | 5510000310 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 1 | — | ALLIED STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD69X0YR853995 1RND53A25FR035249 |
SD PR25996 SD U187564 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 5430002221 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X5RD339492 1RND53A25FR035249 |
SD PR34903 SD U187564 |
| October 31, 2025 | TR36007279 | MOORETON ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKADR9X4VJ734594 1RNF53A22KR047197 |
SD PR34622 SD U192981 |
| August 20, 2025 | TR20001864 | FARGO ND | I | 5 | 1 | AXIOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1XP5DB9X76D636887 5MAPA5324DA023764 |
SD PR48980 SD U192962 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 12, 2025 | FT27000454 | WILLISTON ND | II | 1 | — | ELITE INSPECTION SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACM |
1XP5DB9X76D636887 5MAPA5324DA023764 |
SD PR48980 SD U192962 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 9, 2025 | 3064P14L8Q | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | OMAHA TRACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT |
1XP5DB9X76D636887 5MAPA5324DA023764 |
SD PR48980 SD TEMP |
| February 7, 2025 | XE99010497 | PARKER AZ | III | — | — | OMAHA TRACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X76D636887 5MAPA5324DA023764 |
SD PR48980 SD 721896 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| OMAHA TRACK | 2 | February 9, 2025 |
| JOHN LAWRIE TUBULAR | 1 | October 16, 2026 |
| LARRY SMEAL | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| ALLIED STEEL | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| AXIOS | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| ELITE INSPECTION SERVICES | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
| BRP US INC | 1 | February 7, 2025 |
| HANSON SILO COMPANY | 1 | August 12, 2024 |
| JANEL GROUP | 1 | August 6, 2024 |
| HORIZONTAL MACHINING & MFG., INC. | 1 | July 16, 2024 |
| HORIZONTAL MACHINING | 1 | June 24, 2024 |
| RUST FENCING | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 3, 2009 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 18, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | |
| October 16, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 17, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 19, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
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