GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC

USDOT 233743 • 1728 1ST AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 revoked
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
233,743
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7013649119
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,483,673
Physical Address
1728 1ST AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
Mailing Address
PO BOX 216, MOORHEAD, MN, 56561
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 2 revoked/inactive authority filings and no active authority.

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
2
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-162987REVOKEDDec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
Common CarrierMC-162987REVOKEDDec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6522349ON FILEJul 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.SURETY615110952ON FILEOct 1, 2019Nov 15, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOPP 15254ON FILEJan 17, 1991Sep 6, 2019

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP56894AREPLACEDMar 1, 2020Jul 1, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP56894ACANCELLEDMar 1, 2020Aug 2, 2024
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRB003270REPLACEDNov 1, 2019Mar 1, 2020
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF010103CANCELLEDAug 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP 94738REPLACEDJan 17, 1991Aug 1, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6522349BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP56894ABIPD/PrimaryAug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP56894ABIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB003270BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
CANCELUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.615110952SURETYNov 15, 2019Nov 15, 2019
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF010103BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP 15254CARGOSep 6, 2019Sep 6, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP 94738BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-162987INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-162987INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC162987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC162987CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC162987CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 7, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 30, 2019
MC162987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 7, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 30, 2019
MC162987CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2005
MC162987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2005
MC162987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 30, 1988REVOKEDDec 9, 2024
MC162987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 22, 1985REVOKEDDec 9, 2024
MC162987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 20, 1983REVOKEDDec 9, 2024
MC162987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 19, 1982REVOKEDDec 9, 2024

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
16%

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

Inspections
114
Violations
99
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

6
May
3
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
3
Sep
5
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 114 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

34 states114 inspections

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Violation Summary (99 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)

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Violation Summary (99 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate727Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak66Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit108Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(f)395.22(f)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(b)Frame cracked/broken/sagging108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.99vs nat'l 1.80
-0.81 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 (114 inspections)

Showing 50 of 114

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Inspection History (114 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 11, 202583601645WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 30, 202483057649BISMARCK NDNDLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 17, 202482949127WIBAUX MTMTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 11, 202482935359MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-BYes
Oct 5, 202482843669JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 2, 202482814710ALABAMA WELCOME CENTERALLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2, 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)Yes
Sep 29, 202482800199MENOKEN NDNDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1395.24No
Sep 25, 202482756435ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 1, 202482596176GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-NCLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 28, 202482518025RoadsideIDLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.45(d), 393.48(a)No
Aug 28, 202482522457I-85 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 26, 202482505067BUXTON NDNDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1395.3(a)(3)(ii)No
Aug 23, 202482480149BROADUS MTMTLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202482435908RoadsideMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202482452894BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 9, 202482384878US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202482309154WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(d)Yes
Jul 16, 202482170613MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 15, 202482120462ROADSIDEOHLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.45, 393.9(a)Yes
Jul 15, 202482139219MEADOW BRIDGE WVWVLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jul 15, 202482168662BILLINGS MTMTLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.9(a)(2)Yes
Jul 2, 202482053901MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 21, 202481939287PIEDMONT SDSDLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 8, 202481872398JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Jun 6, 202481851110HUDSON WIWILevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 31, 202481801671FARGO NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.5(b)Yes
May 29, 202481744249BERESFORD SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202481604402I-57ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 202481611209BOWMAN NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(d)(2), 393.55(e)No
May 4, 202481532619RoadsideNELevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 1, 202481530151DANVILLEVTLevel 2OTHE SEMI-TRAILER3395.26(b), 393.45(d), 393.75(c)No
Apr 26, 202481456015SC 327 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 24, 202481479879BUXTON NDNDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 22, 202481420571HAYWOOD CO I40 WB 15MM OFF RAMNCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 20, 202481460430STILESVILLE ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Apr 16, 202481377295FAREWELL BEND POEORLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 15, 20248136285410 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2VOLV SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a), 395.24(c)(2)(ii)Yes
Apr 10, 202481325449BUTTE MTUSLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55(d)(3)No
Apr 9, 202481346031BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(d), 393.55(d)(2), 395.22(f)No
Apr 1, 202481243965LIMA MTMTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 27, 202481220537SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202481180745SISSETON SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 202481155182MONTGOMERY COUNTYOHLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 18, 202481128388ERSKINE WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 1WILX SEMI-TRAILER3393.11, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(3)No
Mar 17, 202481133490BROADUS MTMTLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.55(d)(3)No
Mar 15, 202481128396MAPLE GROVEMNLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Mar 13, 202481110355COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202481044410DOWNEY IDIDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Feb 28, 202481022628HELPER UTUTLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Feb 27, 202480990434US HWY 52 DECORAHIALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

35 total · 17.1% OOS
2024-042025-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
15
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 12, 2025WITOW00OAKDALEIH 090 WB...262094GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
Aug 23, 2024MNTOW00OAKISTH 94...040988GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
May 3, 2024NETOW00KEARNEYI-80...040988GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
Nov 5, 2022INTOW00CLOVERDALEI-70...303157GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
Oct 23, 2021NYTOW00Rt 495I Ref Mrkr 495 07031048...303157GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
Sep 22, 2021MNINJURY01MAHNOMENHWY 59...288187GOLDEN RING TRUCKING INC
Jun 30, 2020MNTOW00
May 19, 2020TNTOW00
Aug 6, 2014MNINJURY01
Aug 22, 2011MNINJURY01
Jul 26, 2011MNINJURY01
Feb 22, 2011MNINJURY01
Aug 24, 2010WIINJURY02
Dec 31, 2009MNTOW00
Apr 16, 2009KYFATAL10
Jan 30, 2009MNINJURY04
Jun 23, 2008MNTOW00
Feb 19, 2008MNTOW00
Aug 15, 2007ILINJURY02
Sep 21, 2002ARINJURY01
Jan 29, 2002PATOW00
Jan 20, 2002SDINJURY01
Sep 29, 2001CATOW00
Dec 18, 2000WITOW00
Nov 14, 2000INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 9, 2024
Authority
Dec 9, 2024
Authority
Dec 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 2, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 3, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 22, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 30, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 19, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • SURETY
Nov 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 6, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Aug 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 22, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 26, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 22, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 24, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 31, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2009
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries

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