PALE HORSE SERVICES INC

USDOT 2489451 • 10948 27TH ST SW, DICKINSON, ND, 58601

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,489,451
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7014836499
Power Units (MCS-150)
36
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
MCS-150 Mileage
1,802,000
Physical Address
10948 27TH ST SW, DICKINSON, ND, 58601
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 21.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.0 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

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 8, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-057277ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary51M24919ON FILENov 8, 2017Feb 5, 2020

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary51M24919CANCELLEDNov 8, 2017Mar 10, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.51M24919BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2020
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.51M24919BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2020Feb 5, 2020

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC057277MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 22, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
31%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
1%
Vehicle Maintenance
23%

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

Inspections
23
Violations
123
30 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
21.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
36
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state23 inspections

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection1703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL33Driver 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 agency22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87A-FPLRWarning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F1-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDMCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle 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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45B-MCEMDriver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.91A-LCDLNo CDL endorsement118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.1(b)(1)393.1(b)(1)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
21.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.35vs nat'l 1.80
+3.55 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 (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687494017RoadsideNDLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Mar 18, 202687332341KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PINo
Mar 7, 202687238603KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLYes
Feb 15, 202687058845KILLDEER NDNDLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER9393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Nov 4, 202586240875WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK11396.17C-PI, 393.104B-C, 393.110B3-CYes
Oct 24, 202586151075KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Oct 24, 202586151277KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Oct 13, 202586040050WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK20393.48A-BIHE, 396.17C-PI, 392.7A-DYes
Sep 16, 202585798460WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK13396.17C-PI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.43DBMAYes
Sep 13, 202585773779WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3GERRING IN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Jun 29, 202585087679WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.207F-SLAS, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Jun 13, 202584958049DICKINSON NDNDLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLEWPBNo
Jun 11, 202584932106WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Apr 14, 202584410823KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3FORD OTHER5392.2-SLLTL, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APCYes
Feb 25, 202583979495KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3FORD OTHER7392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 25, 202583978774KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3TITAN TRAI SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Jan 30, 202583756380KILLDEER NDNDLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK4383.91A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Nov 13, 202483161908NEW TOWN NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.45D-BAALYes
Sep 17, 202482789473KEENE NDNDLevel 3CROSS COUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 24, 202481999012HALLIDAY NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.55(c)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 1, 202481287591HALLIDAY NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR5393.75(c), 393.9(a), 392.2No
Feb 25, 202481023955WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK12392.2, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.60(c)No
Apr 12, 202378366749HALLIDAY, NDNDLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 55.0% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving33 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness9 · 7 OOS

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 2, 2026NDTOW000022...978689PALE HORSE SERVICES INC
Oct 4, 2023NDTOW0092ND AVE NW...396127PALE HORSE SERVICES INC
Jan 1, 2022NDTOW00...475277PALE HORSE SERVICES INC
Apr 22, 2021NDFATAL11...254712PALE HORSE SERVICES INC
Oct 19, 2020NDTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
ND-2023-0016-US1308Apr 5, 2024382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 383.37(a)$14,260Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 2, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $14,260
Case ND-2023-0016-US1308 • 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 383.37(a)
Oct 4, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 22, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in ND
1 fatality, 1 injury
Oct 19, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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