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Freight Carrier/broker · Fargo, ND

GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC

Name: GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
Address: 3589 GRANDWOOD DRIVE, FARGO, ND, 58102, US
Telephone: (701) 281-3006

3589 GRANDWOOD DRIVE · Fargo, ND 58102

Authorized: Property

(701) 281-3006 Tap to call

MC #268241
USDOT #538508 USDOT Active

140
Power Units
141
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is a Fargo, ND freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of North Dakota. This company has 140 truck(s) in their fleet and 141 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-268241 and their USDOT number is 538508.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/04/2025 · last updated May 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 12/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 13,900,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

43 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.62 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.54 17 Vehicle Maintenance 4.39 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 5

Inspection Summary

193
Total
113
Clean
80
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 12

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.4× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing 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, other3× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.2× SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
3589 GRANDWOOD DRIVE
FARGO, ND 58102

Mailing Address

GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 752
WEST FARGO, ND 58078

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GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 21

Hours of Service 12

Unsafe Driving 9

Vehicle Maintenance 36

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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