Freight Carrier · Williston, ND

3 FORKS SERVICES

14071 49TH ST NW · Williston, ND 58801

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(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: 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 Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ALTON HOT SHOT SERVICE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: ND (45), MT (6), WY (1). Home base: Williston, North Dakota.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.85 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.08 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11.44 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.37 2

Inspection Summary

  • 52
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 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×6 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×2 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 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 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 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

Hours of Service 1

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

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 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
  • 393.47(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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness 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
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories 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
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown 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
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification 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
  • 393.205C-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

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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