- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 550 days (since Nov 13, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DIRT DYNAMICS LLC
FARGO, ND
DIRT DYNAMICS LLC is a motor carrier based in FARGO, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1230596. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 119 power units and 105 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
DIRT DYNAMICS LLC is a large fleet, operating 119 power units and 105 drivers, based in Fargo, ND. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (12) and ND (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
26.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 119 power units (large fleet) and 105 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,965 ACTIVE carriers operating 60–179 power units (±50% of this carrier's 119 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelos (MN) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 16, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 13 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Eadu | 4 | |
| Trail King | 4 | |
| Unknown | 3 | |
| Load King | 2 | |
| Mack | 2 | |
| Benson Tru | 1 | |
| Dodge | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87329035 | Mar 12, 2026 | MN | 3 | FELTON MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86534786 | Dec 4, 2025 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 86335182 | Nov 16, 2025 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100B-C, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86028060 | Oct 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | GLYNDON MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85885047 | Sep 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | FELTON MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85859881 | Sep 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85044183 | Jun 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Yes |
| 84881570 | May 30, 2025 | MN | 2 | FERGUS FALLS MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84649812 | May 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | FELTON MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83652527 | Jan 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 82984890 | Oct 17, 2024 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Yes |
| 82783277 | Sep 26, 2024 | ND | 3 | HARWOOD ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82627234 | Sep 4, 2024 | MN | 1 | BARNESVILLE MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82018126 | Jun 26, 2024 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81710178 | May 8, 2024 | MN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81285820 | Apr 5, 2024 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 80712781 | Jan 22, 2024 | ND | 3 | MOORETON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 80599235 | Jan 4, 2024 | ND | 2 | FARGO ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11(a)(1) | Yes |
| 80161870 | Nov 14, 2023 | MN | 3 | GLYNDON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79561154 | Aug 30, 2023 | ND | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78948055 | Jun 20, 2023 | MN | 3 | GLYNDON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78903958 | Jun 15, 2023 | MN | 3 | GLYNDON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78776650 | May 30, 2023 | ND | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 78330462 | Apr 12, 2023 | MN | 2 | DILWORTH | — | 6 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA504125700X | Apr 26, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ND0001017748 | Sep 14, 2016 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0000283718 | Aug 1, 2013 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| ND0000231795 | Jul 12, 2011 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | MC32993-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 3277568 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Nov 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 3277568 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Oct 7, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1169560 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2021 | Apr 26, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1169560 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2021 | Apr 26, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA 3240779 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA 3240779 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2020 | Feb 27, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60493103 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 13, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 7, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 26, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 10, 2023
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Feb 27, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 10, 2021
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Jan 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 30, 2020
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Jun 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 7, 2017
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Dec 21, 2005oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Jul 21, 2004oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 5 | 2 |
| FELTON MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| GLYNDON | MN | 3 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| BARNESVILLE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| DILWORTH | MN | 1 | 1 |
| FERGUS FALLS MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| GLYNDON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 1 | 1 |
| HARWOOD ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC032993
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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