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SIOUX FALLS TOWER SPECIALISTS INC
Sioux Falls, SD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 377080
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 42 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
377080
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 3, 1990
Annual Mileage
2,911,411 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
4300 N Northview Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Craig M Snyder
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
36
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
28.6% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 29 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | MN | 1 | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 12, 2024 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA7
NM4
MN3
KY2
MS2
NE2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 99 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
17
Hotshot
5
Dry Van
4
Pickup
3
Utility Trailer
3
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT4NEE14754 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Pj | Hotshot · 41 ft | 4P53F4121N1376815 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT9NEE14758 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT4LED70472 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT6NED46800 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT6NEE14755 | 2 | 1 |
| Doolittle | Semi-trailer | 1DGCS12237M073531 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT0NEE14759 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT0NEE14762 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT1KEG66936 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT2NEE45835 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT3NED79862 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT6LED70473 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT6MED72869 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT6MED72872 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT9NED79865 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT9NEE14761 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT3NED79866 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT5NEC67599 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT6MED72831 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HTXLEE73501 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT3NEE42923 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT4LED51110 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT5PEC11895 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Pj | Hotshot · 41 ft | 4P53F412XN1376148 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Pj | Hotshot · 32 ft | 4P5LD3220M1347948 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Pj | Hotshot · 32 ft | 4P5LD3222M1359759 | 1 | — |
| 2015 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 18 ft | 533TC182XFC239124 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Dell Rapids Custom Trailers | Hotshot · 32 ft | 576GF3223J1032557 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Homesteader | Dry Van · 18 ft | 5HABE1824MN097481 | 1 | — |
| 2024 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 20 ft | 5JWTC2020RN595069 | 1 | — |
| 2024 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 20 ft | 5JWTC2029RN595068 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Forest River Patriot | Utility Trailer · 18 ft | 5NHUPAT28LW074958 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Forest River Trail & Sport | Utility Trailer · 14 ft | 5NHUTS427LW074658 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Forest River Trail & Sport | Utility Trailer · 16 ft | 5NHUTS625MW077766 | 1 | 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 (42)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 1663001408 | WORTHINGTON MN | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD H&H |
1FT8W3DMXTED44068 5JWTC182XPN582597 |
SD PR55719 SD U173907 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | S199003331 | ALLEN CITY KY | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FD0W4HT9NEE14761 5NHUUS622NW081126 |
SD PR46816 SD U159347 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 5430002830 | JEFFERSON SD | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD P.J. PARMI |
1FT8W3DT7NEE77753 4P51C3123N1374042 |
SD 60584C SD U162420 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 205S000304 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | VIKOR | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT5NEC67599 |
SD PR45509 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 5610001621 | BELLE FOURCHE SD | I | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT2NEE45835 |
SD PR47130 |
| May 22, 2026 | 000P16DB6R | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 4 | 3 | VIKOR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD0W4HT9NEE14758 4P5LD3220M1347948 |
SD PR46811 SD U194314 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 1144001479 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD0W5HT4NEE14754 4P53F4121N1376815 |
SD PR46815 SD U173937 |
| February 20, 2026 | 1019012266 | PRENTISS COUNTY, MS | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT9NEE14758 |
SD PR46811 |
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 000P169C0L | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | I | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD0W5HTXLEE73501 4P53F412XN1376148 |
SD PR47327 SD U164026 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | N600001244 | U.S. HWY 377 STONECIPHER EXIT., OK | III | 1 | — | MC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD0W5HT4NEE14754 4P53F4121N1376815 |
SD 46815 SD U173937 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VIKOR | 6 | August 19, 2026 |
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