DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC
DBA DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING · Watertown, SD · MC 362038
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 343914 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 362038 |
| Reported physical address | 819-4TH AVE NW, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201-2223, US |
| Reported business phone | (605) 886-9264 |
| Reported power units | 7 |
| Reported drivers | 9 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Robin Thompson, David Thompson Jr |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jul 22, 2010 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 12 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 12) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 75.0% (3 of 4) |
| Violations | 12 across 5 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 3 |
| Crashes | 1 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3958AHOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner239271ADDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector139345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured139345DBAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection139347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Compare the reported Watertown record
DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC reports 7 power units. The Watertown, South Dakota directory contains 433 census records, of which 367 report at least one power unit.
Reported cargo and business classification
DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 10 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Machinery and large objects
- Oilfield equipment
- Livestock
- Grain, feed and hay
- Construction
- Other: SCRAP METAL BEES
Fleet size in local context
| Power units | Records | Share of all city records |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 66 | 15.2% |
| 1 | 197 | 45.5% |
| 2–5 | 131 | 30.3% |
| 6–20: this carrier’s band | 31 | 7.2% |
| 21–100 | 7 | 1.6% |
| Over 100 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unknown / other | 0 | 0.0% |
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Feb 14, 1989
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Sep 15, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 19, 2026 14:26 UTC · changed
- Power units
87 - Drivers
89 - MCS-150 date
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC362038 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC362038 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | $750,000 | Jul 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | CA865550354 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against DAVID THOMPSON TRUCKING & FARMS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC362038 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 343914. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMachinery and large objectsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumber
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