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Trucking Companies in North Dakota

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in North Dakota. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 120+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator North Dakota Public Service Commission Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in North Dakota

Showing 12 of 120 Fleets

DOT #119773 MC #MC-277344
ACTIVE

Strata Corporation

DBA: Knife River Mariner Const Concrete Serv Star Ent

Grand Forks, ND

807 Trucks • 314 Drivers →
DOT #159739 MC #MC-417884
ACTIVE

Border State Industries Inc

DBA: Border States

Fargo, ND

589 Trucks • 577 Drivers →
DOT #404961 MC #MC-233791
ACTIVE

Magnum Ltl Inc

Fargo, ND

539 Trucks • 614 Drivers →
DOT #35207 MC #MC-2153
ACTIVE

Midwest Motor Express Inc

Bismarck, ND

522 Trucks • 428 Drivers →
DOT #35328 MC #MC-791356
ACTIVE

Northern Improvement Company

Fargo, ND

394 Trucks • 345 Drivers →
DOT #703193 MC #MC-413618
ACTIVE

Harlow'S School Bus Service Inc Of Montana

Bismarck, ND

178 Trucks • 167 Drivers →
DOT #713270 MC #MC-328786
ACTIVE

S & S X-Press Llc

Grand Forks, ND

147 Trucks • 147 Drivers →
DOT #429937
ACTIVE

Opp Construction Llc

DBA: Opp Construction Company

Grand Forks, ND

144 Trucks • 125 Drivers →
DOT #433765
ACTIVE

Acme Electric Motor Inc

DBA: Acme Tools Acme Rents Acme Equipment

Grand Forks, ND

136 Trucks • 54 Drivers →
DOT #1230596 MC #MC-32993
ACTIVE

Dirt Dynamics Llc

DBA: Dirt Dynamics

Fargo, ND

119 Trucks • 105 Drivers →
DOT #12999
ACTIVE

Dakota Supply Group

Fargo, ND

117 Trucks • 232 Drivers →
DOT #35353
ACTIVE

Mayo Construction Company Inc

Cavalier, ND

105 Trucks • 53 Drivers →
STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in North Dakota

North Dakota is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-94, I-29, and US-2 to transport Bakken formation crude oil machinery, agricultural grain, sunflower seeds, and heavy mining freight.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in North Dakota protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a North Dakota Motor Carrier

1
Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside North Dakota (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
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Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
3
Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by North Dakota Public Service Commission & NDHP.

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in North Dakota

North Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Division oversees specialized oilfield heavy-haul permits, axle weights, and winter diesel equipment standards.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within North Dakota, North Dakota Public Service Commission & NDHP requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in North Dakota carry heavy volumes along I-94, I-29, and US-2, transporting goods like Bakken formation crude oil machinery, agricultural grain, sunflower seeds, and heavy mining freight. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot.

North Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Division oversees specialized oilfield heavy-haul permits, axle weights, and winter diesel equipment standards. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

Yes. Under federal and state agricultural rules, drivers hauling farm commodities, grain, or livestock during planting and harvest seasons can operate within a 150 air-mile radius exempt from standard electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service limits.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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