NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC
USDOT 183530 • 2308 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
183,530
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7012936868
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
481,119
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2308 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Mailing Address
P O BOX 774, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Contact
Phone: 7012936868
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-193239 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 23, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AHX-H465237-00 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 0N692929 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 008 29 07 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2011 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7240077411 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2006 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7240077411 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2006 | Jul 9, 2011 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 1986 | Dec 10, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 0N692929 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHX-H465237-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 008 29 07 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7240077411 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2011 | Jul 9, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7240077411 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2005 | Dec 10, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-193239 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-193239 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193239 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2011 |
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 6, 2006 |
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 1986 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
42%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
30
Violations
11
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 30 of 30 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 30 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (11 violations from 30 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 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 |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.37vs nat'l 1.80
-1.43 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (30 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
28 total · 7.1% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance8 · 3 OOS
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOPERSTOWN | IH 043 SB | ...AW0180 | NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC |
| Feb 29, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 1997 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2005
InsuranceInsurance cancel
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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