M-L RANCH CUSTOM FORAGE & HAY
DBA: MATTHEW LARSON
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — M-L RANCH CUSTOM FORAGE & HAY (USDOT 3983504) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MATTHEW LARSON (Company officer); NICKOLE WOLF (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3983504/ As of: Jul 14, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
M-L RANCH CUSTOM FORAGE & HAY is a motor carrier based in MILNOR, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3983504. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. 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.
M-L RANCH CUSTOM FORAGE & HAY is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Milnor, ND. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (2) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (44.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Western Star, Wilson tra, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,785 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88271922 | Jun 29, 2026 | SD | 4 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83058040 | Oct 30, 2024 | ND | 3 | MILNOR ND |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 82160112 | Jul 18, 2024 | SD | 3 | WILMOT SD |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17(c), 395.28(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82109005 | Jul 12, 2024 | SD | 3 | BERESFORD SD |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82136516 | Jul 11, 2024 | MN | 4 | BRECKENRIDGE MN |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.87(a), 392.2, 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 79138150 | Jul 12, 2023 | SD | 2 | BERESFORD |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75(a)(2), 395.8, 392.2 | Yes |
| 78996439 | Jun 26, 2023 | SD | 3 | MM 103 I 29 SB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKENRIDGE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| MILNOR ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| BERESFORD | SD | 1 | 1 |
| BERESFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| MM 103 I 29 SB | SD | 1 | 0 |
| WILMOT SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.28(c) | 395.28(c) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify M-L RANCH CUSTOM FORAGE & HAY
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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