ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC
USDOT 316676 • 105 7TH STREET, MINTO, ND, 58261
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP39678A | ON FILE | Dec 29, 1994 | Mar 4, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 39678A | ON FILE | Dec 29, 1994 | Mar 15, 1995 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM509118 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 1994 | Mar 4, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM0509118 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 1992 | Dec 29, 1994 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T042068 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 1987 | Dec 29, 1994 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP39678A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2004 | Mar 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | IM509118 | CARGO | Mar 4, 2004 | Mar 4, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 39678A | CARGO | Mar 15, 1995 | Mar 15, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T042068 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 1994 | Dec 29, 1994 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | IM0509118 | CARGO | Dec 29, 1994 | Dec 29, 1994 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC202486 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC202486 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 1988 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 102 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 102 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(d) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
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 (102 inspections)
Showing 50 of 102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...779857 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0029 | ...801158 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT LAKES | USTH 10 | ...435543 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| May 11, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | I 29 S MM 139 | ...724939 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...FR3253 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| May 26, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | HEISKELL AVE | ...779857 | ALTENDORF EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 4, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2017 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 4, 2016 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2015 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2013 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events