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BORDER STATES

2400 38TH STREET S · Fargo, ND 58104

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  • MC #417884
  • USDOT #159739 USDOT Active
  • 589
    Power Units
  • 577
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BORDER STATES is a Fargo, ND freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Dakota. This company has 589 truck(s) in their fleet and 577 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-417884 and their USDOT number is 159739.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BORDER STATE INDUSTRIES INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 13,200,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 19 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 32 states over the past 24 months: MN (32), MD (30), CO (28), MT (20), FL (19), KS (19), NM (15), SD (14), TX (12), WI (11), ND (11), NE (9), +20 more. Home base: Fargo, North Dakota.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.28 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 8 Vehicle Maintenance 1.32 42 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 2

Inspection Summary

  • 284
    Total
  • 222
    Clean
  • 62
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.120E-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils in a sided vehicle without anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83(a)Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BORDER STATES
2400 38TH STREET S
FARGO, ND 58104
Mailing Address
BORDER STATE INDUSTRIES INC
PO BOX 2767
FARGO, ND 58108

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