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Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Ness Transport
DOT 2340541 · Watertown, SD
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ness Transport (DOT 2340541) is a South Dakota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Watertown, SD. As of June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Mike Ness
Operating as: Ness Transport
DOT Number2340541
MC Number
Street718 2ND ST SW
City / StateWatertown, SD 57201
Phone6058821111
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age13 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed09/07/2012
Company officerMike Ness
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)
Contract (for-hire)
Broker
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
13 yr 9 mo
Since 2012
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
718 2ND ST SW, Watertown, SD, 57201 · Open in Maps →
718 2ND ST SW, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike Ness authorized to operate?

Mike Ness's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Mike Ness's safety record?

Mike Ness does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Mike Ness operate?

Mike Ness operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Mike Ness insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Mike Ness had any risk indicators?

Mike Ness has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Mike Ness?

Mike Ness's DOT number is 2340541. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Ness Transport Safety Record, DOT 2340541. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2340541
MLA
"Ness Transport Safety Record, DOT 2340541." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2340541
Chicago
"Ness Transport Safety Record, DOT 2340541." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2340541