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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 8, 2026
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SIOUX FALLS TOWER SPECIALISTS INC
USDOT 377080 · EIN 46-0405800
4300 N NORTHVIEW AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107
(605) 331-6972 · CRAIG M SNYDER
45
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 13.3% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
99 / 159
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 364
Crashes (24 mo)
1 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance185 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance84 pts
Unsafe Driving64 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other11 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 4 | 84 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 391.11B1-A | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IA6
MN3
KY3
SD3
MS2
NM2
NE2
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.43 | 0.43 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.89 | 0.91 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.06 | 0.00 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.15 | 5.29 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2.27 | 2.33 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-22 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Worth County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Worth County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 64% · Following / lane / reckless 17% · Seat belt 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 40% (3 OOS) · Brakes 14% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.95A1 ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.863).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.668).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.323).
Repeat offenders: 393.95A1 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | MONTICELLO, MN | 1 | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
20 incomplete vehicle20 trailer8 truck
Company profile
Officer
CRAIG M SNYDER
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
66
Registered since
1990-01-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIOUX FALLS CUSTOM TRANSPORT LLC | 3050056 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/10/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2023)
01/03/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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