HIGH PLAINS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3379307 • 2312 126C AVE NW, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854

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
3,379,307
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7014213662
Power Units (MCS-150)
56
Drivers (MCS-150)
60
MCS-150 Mileage
1,400,980
Physical Address
2312 126C AVE NW, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854
Mailing Address
PO BOX 4061, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854
Contact

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: Jan 28, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1084348ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP67457AON FILEJan 28, 2021Apr 1, 2023

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZE9085REPLACEDJan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP67457ABIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZE9085BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1084348MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 3, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
20%

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

Inspections
24
Violations
71
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
4.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
56
Drivers (MCS-150)
60
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state24 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (71 violations from 24 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 24 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(b)393.9(b)30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D1-BLTBD-SABrake actuators/chambers defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSADBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.33A-DOperating CMV with obstructed driver view105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.96vs nat'l 1.80
+1.16 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 (24 inspections)

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Inspection History (24 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687212220WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2EXA INDUST SEMI-TRAILER15393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Nov 1, 202586219910WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 8, 202586001187WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 9, 202585741822KEENE NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55E-B, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.3A1-ALATRNo
Aug 8, 202585450642KEENE NDNDLevel 2TROXELL TR SEMI-TRAILER7392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.11A1-LBL, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Jul 25, 202585330289EPPING NDNDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11392.33A-D, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LBLYes
Mar 19, 202584225214WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3OXIN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 5, 202584101670WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3NRITE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202584101522WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Dec 31, 202483512772WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 13, 202483164572WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 11, 202483145139WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3TROXELL TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 10, 202482892112KEENE NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Oct 9, 202482885937WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2NRTE SEMI-TRAILER14393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
Sep 30, 202482813178KEENE NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 20, 202482493211WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 20, 202482493261WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 16, 202482493273KEENE NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 13, 202482493059KEENE NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 5, 202481851659WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202481824596WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(b), 393.55(e), 392.2No
Mar 29, 202481277399WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 2OTHER SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.207(f), 393.9(a)No
Aug 26, 202379547910RoadsideNDLevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 19, 202379522569ROSSNDLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.55(c)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

21 total · 19.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WATFORD CITY ND14 · 2 OOS
KEENE ND6 · 1 OOS
EPPING ND1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving22 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 12, 2020NDTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Apr 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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