Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1233861)

KW FARMS TRUCKING INC

U.S. DOT#: 1233861

Address: 1201 7TH ST NW
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Number of Vehicles: 23
Number of Drivers: 20
Number of Inspections: 39

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.

For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.88 Measure	Not Public	0.61 Measure	3.23 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.14 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 22.7 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 39 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 29 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 39 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 39 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

Select a BASIC icon above to get details, or view your Complete SMS Profile.

Violation Summary

Violations: 29


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	3	0	4	Unsafe Driving
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	2	2	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.43E-BBST	Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
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	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B	Air 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	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
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 a fault.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d)	Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance	3	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.81-H	Horn - Inoperative or defective	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
172.516C6-HMPMC	HM (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 matter	1	0	5	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 39


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

4/15/2026	SD5110001883	SD	PR39985	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/27/2026	NDHP54008439	ND	PZB7981	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 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						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.						4
2/25/2026	MN1636000770	MN	PA32832	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43E-BBST Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
2/16/2026	MTU541701186	MT	45176P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/15/2026	SD5410001994	SD	PAV4034	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/11/2026	US1905000139	US	PAV9456	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 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						4
HM Compliance Violation: 172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red						5
2/11/2026	MOW170002870	MO	PAV4034	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
1/12/2026	MN1676000379	MN	YTC2859	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
1/5/2026	NDHP54008361	ND	45176P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/15/2025	MN1611001088	MN	YCA4336	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
11/7/2025	MTU819700780	MT	37891P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/11/2025	MN1676000259	MN	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
9/10/2025	NDFT29008841	ND	45176P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/10/2025	NDFT29008807	ND	37891P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/27/2025	NDHP66000028	ND	37891P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/15/2025	NDFT83000567	ND	36482P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/10/2025	SD5210001268	SD	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
6/2/2025	MTU215900663	MT	T915906	ND	SEMI-TRAILER		2
5/17/2025	NDHP03000352	ND	PAV4034	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/9/2025	NDFT31000644	ND	PR39985	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/24/2025	MTU215900602	MT	45176P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective						3
3/4/2025	MN0605000328	MN	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/24/2025	MN0128000401	MN	YCA4336	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/19/2025	NDHP44001852	ND	37891P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/13/2025	MN0605000259	MN	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/10/2025	MN1611000452	MN	YTC2859	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
1/9/2025	MN1673000446	MN	YTC2859	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance						1
1/8/2025	MTU215900511	MT	PAV7246	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/3/2025	SD0750000817	SD	PR39985	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/3/2025	MN0155000299	MN	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/30/2024	MN1657000520	MN	PAV9456	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 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						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.						4
12/25/2024	NDFT29008506	ND	37891P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/5/2024	MN1657000474	MN	YTC2859	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/31/2024	NDHP54008136	ND	38318P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/21/2024	NDTR17006854	ND	PAV7246	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/29/2024	NDHP31000562	ND	PZA6842	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/25/2024	NDHP44001684	ND	36482P	ND	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/27/2024	NDFT31000609	ND	PR41224	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/16/2024	NDFT29008137	ND	PAV7246	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/30/2015 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 39
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 25
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 14
Total Crashes* : 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

Continue for more Crash, Inspection & Investigation Details

Carrier Registration

Carrier Registration Details Subject to Hazmat Threshold Update Registration Info

Inspection Selection System

For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.

Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 06/16/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

Tools/Resources

SMS Methodology How to Improve Request a Data Review

For U.S. DOT# 1233861

Complete SMS Profile Carrier History Downloads

Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/30/2015 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 39 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 25 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 14	Total Crashes: 0*
1/30/2015 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 39 7.7% Vehicle Inspections 29 3.4% Placardable HM Inspections 21 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 72.4%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

Downloads

Select a focus and file type to download SMS data.

Focus:
File Type:

Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

22.7 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 22.7 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

22.7 Average Power Units = 23 Current Power Units + 22 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 23 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1233861 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
49,404 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,120,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 22.7 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

Motor carrier safety ratings are available at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and motor carrier licensing and insurance status are available at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/.