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KW FARMS TRUCKING INC

1201 7TH ST NW · Watertown, SD 57201

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #489536
  • USDOT #1233861 USDOT Active
  • 23
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KW FARMS TRUCKING INC is a Watertown, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 23 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-489536 and their USDOT number is 1233861.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/09/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,120,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Dakota — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: ND (16), MN (12), SD (5), MT (5), US (1), MO (1). Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.88 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.22 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir 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 a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
KW FARMS TRUCKING INC
1201 7TH ST NW
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Mailing Address
KW FARMS TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 606
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

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