Jim Ressler Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 186067 · Bismarck, ND 58501 · 7012583550

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jim Ressler Trucking INC (DOT# 186067) in Bismarck, North Dakota has 150 inspections on record with 72 violations and a 9.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

150 Inspections
9.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
24 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.3%
Carrier: 9.3% (14 of 150) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 150) National: 6.4%
71% OOS rate better than 71% of carriers in North Dakota
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in North Dakota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

72 total violations across 150 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
43
Unsafe Driving
25
Hours of Service
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 21 states
Level 1: 35 (23%) Level 2: 36 (24%) Level 3: 79 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 CO 3 0 0
03/04/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/25/2026 NM 1 0 0
02/25/2026 NM 1 0 0
02/23/2026 NE 3 0 0
02/18/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/11/2026 ND 2 0 0
02/11/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/11/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/29/2026 NM 2 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC150049
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $750 08/01/2023

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 24
Drivers 21
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240524 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,334,854
Address 1900 Hancock Drive, Bismarck, ND 58501