DAKOTA FENCE COMPANY
DBA: DAKOTA FENCE
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DAKOTA FENCE COMPANY (USDOT 307566) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/307566/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 6.3% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 36.4% vs peer median 16.9% (worse). n=2464 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Recent changes
- Power Units +38 (288 → 326) · Jun 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +73 (245 → 318) · Jun 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 2060 SHEYENNE ST SUITE 100 → 2060 SHEYENNE ST · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 230 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 203 | 56 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
DAKOTA FENCE COMPANY is a corporation based in WEST FARGO, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 307566. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 326 power units and 318 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.4%. 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.
DAKOTA FENCE COMPANY is a large fleet, operating 288 power units and 245 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Fargo, ND. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (8) and MN (6), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
26.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 288 power units (large fleet) and 245 drivers; Chevrolet, Dfc, and Homemade t are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,464 ACTIVE carriers operating 163–489 power units (±50% of this carrier's 326 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 2060 SHEYENNE ST SUITE 100 2060 SHEYENNE STSeen 27 times · first Jun 22, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 245 318FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 288 326FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | May 20, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 9.25 | 9 | — | 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 (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87922176 | May 20, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86647184 | Dec 17, 2025 | MN | 1 | MAPLE GROVE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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13 | 393.43D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-TFL | Yes |
| 86455976 | Nov 25, 2025 | MN | 3 | BROOKLYN CENTER MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86272107 | Nov 6, 2025 | ND | 1 | HAGUE ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85719476 | Sep 8, 2025 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85649906 | Aug 26, 2025 | MN | 1 | OAK PARK HEIGHTS MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.209D-STPAL, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85069165 | Jun 20, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84437340 | Apr 16, 2025 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 84326695 | Mar 31, 2025 | MN | 3 | MAPLE GROVE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83111679 | Nov 5, 2024 | WI | 1 | TURTLE LAKE WI |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 82914937 | Oct 14, 2024 | ND | 1 | JAMESTOWN ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82812729 | Sep 30, 2024 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5-HL | Yes |
| 81998444 | Jun 24, 2024 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.48(a) | No |
| 81897883 | Jun 12, 2024 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a) | No |
| 81883229 | Jun 10, 2024 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81716239 | May 22, 2024 | ND | 1 | NORWICH ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81440182 | Apr 19, 2024 | MN | 3 | BATTLE LAKE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 80450653 | Dec 21, 2023 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80200673 | Nov 10, 2023 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 80001038 | Oct 25, 2023 | ND | 1 | BUXTON ND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| 79773318 | Sep 19, 2023 | ND | 1 | JAMESTOWN REST AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 79514345 | Aug 25, 2023 | SD | 2 | SISSETONSD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 79283337 | Jul 31, 2023 | MN | 3 | EAGAN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 78732708 | May 23, 2023 | SD | 3 | WILMOT REST AREA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78706004 | May 17, 2023 | ND | 2 | BUXTON PULLOUT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001169073 | Jun 30, 2025 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0241720163 | Jun 20, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000262005 | Oct 22, 2012 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000106185 | Jul 27, 2005 | ND | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA304986400X | Apr 24, 2002 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND000032645A | Sep 20, 2001 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND000149200A | Oct 29, 1996 | ND | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0000145900 | Aug 12, 1996 | ND | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUXTON ND | ND | 7 | 2 |
| MAPLE GROVE MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| BATTLE LAKE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BROOKLYN CENTER MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EAGAN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD | MN | 1 | 0 |
| OAK PARK HEIGHTS MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BUXTON PULLOUT | ND | 1 | 0 |
| HAGUE ND | ND | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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