BADLANDS DISTRIBUTION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BADLANDS DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT 3020352) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): TOM BERKA (Company officer); BRAD DECKER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3020352/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 47 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 13.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BADLANDS DISTRIBUTION INC is a motor carrier based in FARGO, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3020352. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 16 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BADLANDS DISTRIBUTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers, based in Fargo, ND. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (11) and CO (8), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 391.41A-MCPC (Physical qualification - general) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 31 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 | |
| Ihc | 1 | |
| Int | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.41 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (47 rows) View all 47 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87977463 | May 26, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87849130 | May 14, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87178905 | Mar 2, 2026 | SD | 2 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86792352 | Jan 13, 2026 | WY | 2 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB1-MC, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 86728267 | Jan 6, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86762629 | Jan 5, 2026 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86476124 | Dec 2, 2025 | CO | 2 | ANTONITO CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86399920 | Nov 24, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 86248914 | Nov 4, 2025 | CO | 2 | ANTONITO CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86198202 | Oct 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86027211 | Oct 6, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85923236 | Sep 29, 2025 | CO | 3 | GRANT CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 85811395 | Sep 18, 2025 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85499080 | Aug 13, 2025 | CO | 1 | ARVADA CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85362115 | Jul 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | ne-on-state-hwy-71,-2533-feet-sou |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 85304422 | Jul 23, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84998290 | Jun 18, 2025 | CO | 3 | ANTONITO CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.34C | No |
| 84778956 | May 19, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84751246 | May 15, 2025 | MN | 1 | BRAINERD MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.110B1-C, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 84533023 | Apr 25, 2025 | CO | 1 | MONUMENT CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.201B-FR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 84484971 | Apr 17, 2025 | MN | 3 | SAINT HILAIRE MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84359435 | Apr 3, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Yes |
| 83914591 | Feb 13, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 83794703 | Feb 4, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83174505 | Nov 15, 2024 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001167900 | May 26, 2025 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202201912 | Feb 16, 2022 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 4, 2021enforcementEnforcement case ND-2021-0018-US1718 — $4,900
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 6 | 1 |
| ANTONITO CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | 2 | 0 |
| RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | 2 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | 2 | 2 |
| ALAMOSA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| ARVADA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CO 160 MP 224 | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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