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ESCO MANUFACTURING INC

DOT 519461ActiveInterstateWATERTOWN, SD

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2026-01-28 · 149,232 mi (2025)
Fleet
2 units · — trailers · 2 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
149,232 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 88%

ADDRESS

Physical
2020 4TH AVENUE SW
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6058869668
Email
lgates@escomfg.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
LAURIE GATES
Title
ADMIN MGR
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
6
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids / GasesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
—
Active authority
INSURANCE
None
No coverage on file
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
2 risk factors · 0 strengths
OOS RATE
33.3%
2 / 6 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Elevated Risk

2 risk factors · 0 strengths · 2 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
67% — 4 clean of 6 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% — driver OOS 1, vehicle OOS 1

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-28

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
No insurance policies on file

SUMMARY

25.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm
No active insurance on file

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