BADLANDS HYDROVAC SERVICES

USDOT 2263662 • 12069 HWY 23, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,263,662
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Phone
7014255119
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
MCS-150 Mileage
768,292
Physical Address
12069 HWY 23, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1639, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 36.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 13.0 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
45%
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
22
Violations
110
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
36.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states22 inspections

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Violation Summary (110 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (110 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes808Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SAFCH-MISSGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(b)393.9(b)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2)Transporting passengers without authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
36.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+13.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.00vs nat'l 1.80
+3.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (22 inspections)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687521353RoadsideNDLevel 1XL SPECIAL SEMI-TRAILER12Details unavailableYes
Feb 3, 202686944013FAIRVIEW MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686712387WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR19393.48A-BIHE, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.43D-BYes
Dec 17, 202586601208WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3XL SPECIAL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202586468125MCGREGOR NDNDLevel 3SPECIALIZE SEMI-TRAILER1392.22B-DFPWDNo
Nov 17, 202586348254WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Sep 4, 202585709347WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23A2-LCDLYes
Aug 28, 202585631346WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3XL SPECIAL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2WGNo
Aug 19, 202585540894WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3SIDUMPR TR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS4No
May 3, 202584651986WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1SIDEDUMPER SEMI-TRAILER12393.75A4-PBME, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.78A-WSYes
Sep 16, 202482712340BAINVILLE MTMTLevel 3SIDDUMP'R SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 390.21T(b)(2)No
Aug 26, 202482504981STANLEY NDNDLevel 3ACE TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 29, 202481778840WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b), 393.9(b)No
Apr 25, 202481467629SIDNEY MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6396.17(c), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Apr 24, 202481442564FAIRVIEW MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 393.60(c), 392.9a(a)(2)Yes
Feb 7, 202480856904ROSS NDNDLevel 3OTHER SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLTL, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Feb 6, 202480844682WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2, 393.60(c), 393.9A-LSMLYes
Dec 21, 202380486059WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1OTHER SEMI-TRAILER12393.48A-BIHE, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Nov 8, 202380226926RoadsideNDLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 5, 202380226973RoadsideNDLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 28, 202379886373RoadsideNDLevel 3GMC TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23(a)(2), 392.2Yes
Aug 31, 202379599831RoadsideNDLevel 3OTHR OTHER5396.17(c), 392.2, 391.11(b)(5)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 46.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 13, 2021NDTOW00...274266BADLANDS HYDROVAC SERVICES
Jun 12, 2016NDTOW00
Mar 14, 2014NDINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 13, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 14, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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