RDO EQUIPMENT CO
USDOT 244941 • DBA: RDO WATER LLC AND OR MVI • 225 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58102
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-693155 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC693155 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 292 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from latest 100 of 292 inspections)
| 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 | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 4 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (292 inspections)
Showing 50 of 292
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 13, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | NE 1000 LOOP 820 HWY | ...WB7803 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jan 27, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDLANDS | RT10 EB/155ft E ORANGE ST | ...A21472 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Nov 4, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOLANA BEACH | I-5 S/B | ...638875 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Oct 23, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 E/B | ...296822 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Oct 13, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DENTON | NOT REPORTED | ...473178 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Oct 3, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | 11400 PEARCE LN | ...868872 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jul 31, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHERMAN | W 19400 82 HWY | ...UL3623 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jul 10, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | USTH 169 | ...309656 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jul 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 W/B | ...451746 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Mar 18, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | HWY 126 (MAIN ST) .07 E 60TH PL | ...474178 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jan 29, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMERS BRANCH | E 12600 I H 35 | ...073442 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jan 2, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Phoenix | I-17 @ MP-203 | ...075188 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Sep 26, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN ANTONIO | 4000 IH 35 | ...UL3622 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Aug 23, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.844964/-116.875992 | ...309658 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jun 7, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 16400 IH 35 | ...268854 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Nov 9, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 11700 STEMMONS FWY | ...313351 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Aug 30, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HURST | E 700 121 EXPY | ...297213 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jul 26, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | N 7500 IH 35 | ...621386 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Jun 20, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7192 -111.0699 | ...352194 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Mar 28, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKPORT | 90th Ave N | ...901586 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Mar 21, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCKINNEY | SPUR 399 | ...484749 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Feb 16, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | THOMAS RD@I-17 FRONT NONCARD | ...621455 | RDO WATER LLC AND OR MVI |
| Jan 6, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | FORRESTER RD/.22m S IMLER RD | ...A19129 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Nov 28, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 9800 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY | ...186065 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO |
| Nov 23, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENDALE | NW GRAND AVE@W BETHANY HOME RD | ...498412 | RDO WATER LLC AND OR MVI |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records