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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · Substance violation on record
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DOT 265271Watertown, SD

Tower Systems INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateWatertown, SD 57201

Tower Systems INC has a fleet of 28 power units and 36 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameTower Systems INC
DBA
DOT #265271
MC #
CityWatertown
StateSouth Dakota
ZIP57201
Authority age40 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/07/2025
Company officerEric Anderson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
28
Power units
Drivers
36
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
40 yr 8 mo
Since 1985

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

17226 447TH AVE, Watertown, SD, 57201

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Inspection history

4 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 50.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
50.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/26/2024FLLevel I10OOS
12/23/2025NCLevel III00Pass
3/17/2025FLLevel II01OOS
7/9/2025NVLevel I00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
4 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
4 (100%)
Controlled Substances
4 (100%)·1v
Vehicle Maintenance
3 (75%)·2v

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedOct 1985
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Tower Systems INC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Tower Systems INC authorized to operate?

Tower Systems INC'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 Tower Systems INC's safety record?

Tower Systems INC has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Tower Systems INC operate?

Tower Systems INC operates 28 power units with approximately 36 drivers.

Is Tower Systems INC insured?

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

Has Tower Systems INC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Tower Systems INC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Tower Systems INC?

Tower Systems INC's DOT number is 265271. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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