GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
USDOT 233743 • 1728 1ST AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6522349 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615110952 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP 15254 | ON FILE | Jan 17, 1991 | Sep 6, 2019 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP56894A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP56894A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB003270 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010103 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 94738 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 1991 | Aug 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6522349 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP56894A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP56894A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB003270 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615110952 | SURETY | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010103 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP 15254 | CARGO | Sep 6, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 94738 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-162987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-162987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162987 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC162987 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC162987 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2019 |
| MC162987 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2019 |
| MC162987 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC162987 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC162987 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 1988 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
| MC162987 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 1985 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
| MC162987 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 20, 1983 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
| MC162987 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 1982 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
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
34 states • 114 inspections
Violation Summary (99 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(f) | 395.22(f) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (114 inspections)
Showing 50 of 114
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKDALE | IH 090 WB | ...262094 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 23, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK | ISTH 94 | ...040988 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| May 3, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | KEARNEY | I-80 | ...040988 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 5, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLOVERDALE | I-70 | ...303157 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 23, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 495I Ref Mrkr 495 07031048 | ...303157 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAHNOMEN | HWY 59 | ...288187 | GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 30, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2010 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2009 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2009 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2007 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2002 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2002 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2002 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2001 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2000 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2000 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events