ADA FARGO TRUCK LINE LLC
USDOT 124811 • 604 1ST AVENUE EAST, ADA, MN, 56510-1107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP08731A | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2002 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP08731A | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2002 | Jul 5, 2016 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP08731A | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2002 | Jun 10, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN326965 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2001 | Jul 24, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN326965 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2001 | Jul 24, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP010896 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP010896 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP10896 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 10, 1985 | Dec 8, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP10896 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 10, 1985 | Dec 8, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP08731A | CARGO | Jul 5, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP08731A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP08731A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN326965 | CARGO | Jul 24, 2002 | Jul 24, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN326965 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2002 | Jul 24, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP010896 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP010896 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP10896 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2000 | Dec 8, 2000 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP10896 | CARGO | Dec 8, 2000 | Dec 8, 2000 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC003245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 |
| MC003245 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 |
| MC003245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2001 |
| MC003245 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2001 |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 2000 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 5, 2000 |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 1985 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 8, 2000 |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 5, 2000 |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 8, 2000 |
| MC003245 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 5, 2000 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87529778 | Roadside | MN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Details unavailable | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85316480 | BRITTON SD | SD | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82480892 | MOORHEAD MN | MN | Level 1 | KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.83(e), 393.9(a) | No |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81163973 | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 1 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 79485372 | BUXTON PULLOUT | ND | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| May 3, 2023 | 78531027 | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.48(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2008 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2008 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records