CSS Farms LLC
USDOT 632653 · MC-1440010, FF-55229 · Watertown, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
CSS Farms LLC is a corporation based in Watertown, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 256 power units and 93 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 15 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 63.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are machinery, large objects, fresh produce.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | CSS Farms LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 632653 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1440010, FF-55229 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3334 9Th Avenue Sw, Watertown, SD 57201 |
| Phone | (308) 236-4064 |
| First registered | Mar 6, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 632653.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 216 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 198 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.36 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,536,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 6,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 79 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | CSS Farms LLC | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 63.6% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 247% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.1% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 15 | 14 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 40 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of CSS Farms LLC?
CSS Farms LLC is registered with USDOT number 632653 and operating authority MC-1440010, FF-55229.
How many trucks does CSS Farms LLC have?
It reports 256 power units (40 tractors, 216 straight trucks) and 198 trailers, with 93 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 25, 2025).
Where is CSS Farms LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Watertown, South Dakota 57201.
What is the out-of-service rate of CSS Farms LLC?
Over 24 months, 63.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.