Great Plains Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 538508 · Fargo, ND 58102 · 7012813006

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/15/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Great Plains Transport INC (DOT# 538508) in Fargo, North Dakota has 423 inspections on record with 374 violations and a 15.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

423 Inspections
15.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
140 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 15.1%
Carrier: 15.1% (64 of 423) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (12 of 423) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in North Dakota
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in North Dakota

Violation Categories · 374 total violations

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.

374 total violations across 423 inspections
76 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
172
Unsafe Driving
127
Hours of Service
63
Driver Fitness
10
Other
2

Inspection History · 100 records

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 42 states
Level 1: 102 (24%) Level 2: 117 (28%) Level 3: 204 (48%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/15/2026 IA 3 0 0
02/05/2026 CA 3 0 0
01/20/2026 CA 1 1 0
01/15/2026 MN 1 0 0
01/14/2026 SD 3 0 0
01/02/2026 IL 3 0 0
12/16/2025 CA 1 0 0
12/14/2025 CA 2 0 0
12/13/2025 IL 3 0 0
12/09/2025 IN 2 1 0

Crash History · 4 records

1 injury crash
28-FEB-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-FEB-25 MN 0 1 0
21-OCT-24 WI 0 0 0
15-OCT-24 AR 0 0 0
10-JUL-24 TN 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC268241
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2026
SURETY U. S. Specialty Insurance Company N/A 12/11/2025

Fleet Profile

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 140
Drivers 141
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/04/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20251204 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 13,900,000
Address 3589 Grandwood Drive, Fargo, ND 58102

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Resources

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