BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY
DBA: BUTLER CAT BUTLER CATERPILLAR BUTLER AG EQUIPMENT NORTH CENTRAL RENTAL AND LEASING
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.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY (USDOT 307813) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): TWYLAH BLOTSKY (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNION INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/307813/ As of: Jul 25, 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 18.2% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=3760 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceUNION INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 1, 2025
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 214 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 95 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 13.79% | — |
| 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
BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY is a corporation based in FARGO, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 307813. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 226 power units and 415 drivers, with 95 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. 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.
BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY is a large fleet, operating 226 power units and 415 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Fargo, ND. Across 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
57 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 111% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (30) and ND (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 226 power units (large fleet) and 415 drivers; Peterbilt, Trail king, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,760 ACTIVE carriers operating 113–339 power units (±50% of this carrier's 226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 34 | 8 | 23.5% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 52 | |
| Trail King | 31 | |
| Ford | 21 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Trlk | 5 | |
| Ford (Also | 2 | |
| Caterpilla | 1 | |
| Demco | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 2.23 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88336788 | Jul 6, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88282064 | Jun 29, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88240426 | Jun 25, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88114066 | Jun 11, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87831953 | May 12, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87776923 | May 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2DIM | No |
| 87772494 | May 5, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87762127 | May 5, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87760779 | May 5, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87710059 | Apr 28, 2026 | SD | 1 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87698782 | Apr 28, 2026 | SD | 1 | MIDWAY SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87454098 | Mar 30, 2026 | WY | 1 | SUNDANCE POE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87300037 | Mar 16, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87338876 | Mar 13, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87200390 | Mar 3, 2026 | ND | 2 | BERTHOLD ND |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86736650 | Jan 8, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86690228 | Dec 26, 2025 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86477301 | Dec 3, 2025 | ND | 3 | FARGO ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86471169 | Dec 3, 2025 | NE | 1 | INMAN SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86439584 | Dec 1, 2025 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 86455580 | Nov 25, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86380866 | Nov 19, 2025 | ND | 3 | JOLIETTE ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86231683 | Nov 4, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86190318 | Oct 28, 2025 | SD | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 85926427 | Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 2 | BUFFALO SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202200908 | Jan 21, 2022 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001061325 | Aug 29, 2018 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001055033 | May 8, 2018 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201603599 | Mar 18, 2016 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0150420157 | Feb 10, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000052906 | Jun 2, 2007 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SD0200515188 | Dec 5, 2005 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0043230048 | Aug 26, 2004 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD11497C0744 | Mar 7, 1997 | SD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000124A | Feb 23, 1991 | ND | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| ND0000092A | Feb 23, 1991 | ND | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC290524 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CPA3321041 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25304630150 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25304630150 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Feb 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | JDI 0157232-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 1, 1995 | Aug 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | JDI 0157232-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 1995
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISSETON SD | SD | 7 | 4 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 4 | 0 |
| BISMARCK ND | ND | 4 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 4 | 0 |
| BLUNT SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 4 | 2 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| MIDWAY SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 3 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | 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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Docket MC290524
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UNION INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
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95 inspections
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11 reportable crashes
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