Freight Carrier · Williston, ND

3 FORKS SERVICES

14071 49TH ST NW · Williston, ND 58801

Authorized: Property
(701) 570-2422 Tap to call
  • MC #874204
  • USDOT #2518742 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 49
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

3 FORKS SERVICES is a Williston, ND freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of North Dakota. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 49 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-874204 and their USDOT number is 2518742.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,597,456 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: ND (47), MT (4), WY (1). Home base: Williston, North Dakota.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.64 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.08 1 Vehicle Maintenance 12.38 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.47 2

Inspection Summary

  • 52
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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. SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed 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
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7

Locations

Physical Address
3 FORKS SERVICES
14071 49TH ST NW
WILLISTON, ND 58801
Mailing Address
ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC
PO BOX 2594
WILLISTON, ND 58802

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