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NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC
2308 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
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Due-diligence certificate
6
Power Units
6
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
36
Inspections
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Public record
4 events tracked · latest Jan 13, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 4
- Jan 13, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 13, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Dec 17, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Dec 2, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameNORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC
DOT Number183530
MC Number193239
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationWest Fargo, North Dakota
Added06/01/1974
MCS-15009/22/2025
Contact Details
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Physical Address2308 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Mailing AddressP O BOX 774, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Operating Authorities
Authority TypePRIVATE PROPERTY;OTHER-CONTRACT AUTHORITY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC193239
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating40 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For HirePrivate (Property)
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 2.82 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage481,119 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
6
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
6
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS22.2% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review05/05/1988
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
Effective01/01/2021
CompanyHANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Policy #AHX-H465237-00
Last checked09/08/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet6 units
Drivers6
Mileage481,119 mi
Operating40 years
MCS-15009/2025
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total27
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total9
Out of Service2
OOS Rate22.2%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 05/05/1988 | Rated: 04/01/1989
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2024
9 · 1 OOS -
2025
18 · 2 OOS ▲
2026
2 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
No crashes on record.
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jan 2026, 23 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (8.7% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
7 roadside violations across 23 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | PARKSTON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/13/2026 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON CO RD I, 92 FEET EAST FROM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | BLUNT SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/02/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | PARKSTON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/26/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ERSKINE MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/05/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SISSETON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | BLUNT SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/11/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | WORTHINGTON MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/25/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON STATE HWY 2, 1972 FEET EAST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/27/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | WHEATON MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/15/2025 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | SISSETON SD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/04/2025 | ND | Full (Level I) | NORWICH ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SISSETON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | ND | Full (Level I) | FARGO ND | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/16/2025 | SD | Full (Level I) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WEBSTER SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/19/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ERSKINE MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/25/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | RAPID CITY SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/28/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WALL SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/16/2025 | ND | Driver-Only (Level III) | BISMARCK ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/27/2024 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | FARGO ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/09/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | FAULKTON SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | DELL RAPIDS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/23/2024 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | JOHNSON CREEK WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/15/2024 | ND | Driver-Only (Level III) | BISMARCK ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/17/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | MURDO SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/30/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | VIVIAN SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/22/2024 | ND | Full (Level I) | FARGO ND | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | SISSETON SD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections25
Unsafe Driving
2 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
4 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 0N692929 | $750,000 | 11/12/2020 | 01/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | $750,000 | 07/08/1986 | 12/10/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 008 29 07 | $1,000,000 | 06/01/2011 | 11/12/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7240077411 | $750,000 | 02/16/2006 | 06/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7240077411 | $750,000 | 02/16/2006 | 07/09/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHX-H465237-00 | $750,000 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2021 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 12/14/2005 | REVOKED | 02/06/2006 |
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/29/1986 | REVOKED | 12/13/2005 |
| MC193239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 06/15/2006 | - | - |
| MC193239 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/13/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/23/2011 |
No revocation records.
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