DIESEL DOGS CONTRACTING LLC
USDOT 1111846 • 3902 3RD AVE N, FARGO, ND, 58102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-690198 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GROUP#1172370 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2021 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-Z15410 | ON FILE | Dec 28, 2017 | Aug 23, 2018 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z15410 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2017 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z15410 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2017 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z15410 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z15410 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z15410 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3006544685 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7206123855 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7206123855 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2013 | Apr 18, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X47748 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2012 | Jun 14, 2013 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X21740 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2011 | Jul 15, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X21740 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2011 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP BA 7204971812 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7204971812 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7204971812 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP BA 7204971812 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7201320695 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2009 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7201320695 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2009 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7201320695 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2009 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7201320695 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2009 | Mar 14, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | GROUP#1172370 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z15410 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z15410 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-Z15410 | CARGO | Aug 23, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z15410 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z15410 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z15410 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3006544685 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7206123855 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2014 | Apr 18, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7206123855 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X47748 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2013 | Jun 14, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X21740 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X21740 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2012 | Jul 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204971812 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204971812 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7201320695 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7201320695 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204971812 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204971812 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7201320695 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7201320695 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-690198 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC690198 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC690198 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2011 |
| MC690198 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (76 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | — | ...448163 | DIESEL DOGS TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCAMBLER | CSAH 23 | ...876614 | DIESEL DOGS TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLYNDON | MNTH 336 | ...538531 | DIESEL DOGS TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 4, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2014 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2006 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND-2022-0032-US1534 | Oct 26, 2022 | 396.3(a) | $5,170 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events