Freight Carrier · Watford City, ND

HIGH PLAINS TRANSPORT INC

2312 126C AVE NW · Watford City, ND 58854

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(701) 421-3662 Tap to call
  • MC #1084348
  • USDOT #3379307 USDOT Active
  • 56
    Power Units
  • 60
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HIGH PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is a Watford City, ND freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Dakota. This company has 56 truck(s) in their fleet and 60 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1084348 and their USDOT number is 3379307.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/03/2025 · last updated Jun 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/03/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,400,980 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Water Well

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: ND (23). Home base: Watford City, North Dakota.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.07 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 24.94 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.17 1

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D1-BLTBD-SADrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
HIGH PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
2312 126C AVE NW
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
Mailing Address
HIGH PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 4061
WATFORD CITY, ND 58854

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