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Carrier profile · USDOT 183530 · MC-193239 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Northern Plains Distributing Inc
6 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 4 statesWEST FARGO, ND93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-193239 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 2012–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC (USDOT 183530) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HANOVER INSURANCE CO. effective Jan 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 22, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 1, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number?
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number is 183530, and its motor carrier number is MC-193239.
Is NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC's safety record?
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC's fleet?
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC based?
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRIBUTING INC is based in WEST FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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