Dacotah Paper Company
USDOT 119819 · MC-745285 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Dacotah Paper Company (dba Range Paper Bemidji Paper Spectrum Supply Johnson Paper) is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 56 drivers, which ranks it #42 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 53 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 25.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, chemicals, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dacotah Paper Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Range Paper Bemidji Paper Spectrum Supply Johnson Paper |
| USDOT number | 119819 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-745285 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3940 15Th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 |
| Phone | (701) 281-1734 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 119819.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 1,725,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 24,643 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 27 CDL drivers; 27 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Dacotah Paper Company | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.9% | 20.5% | 22.1% | 27% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.3 | 4.8 | 2.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 53 | 53 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 41 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 8, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dacotah Paper Company?
Dacotah Paper Company is registered with USDOT number 119819 and operating authority MC-745285.
How many trucks does Dacotah Paper Company have?
It reports 70 power units (28 tractors, 42 straight trucks) and 36 trailers, with 56 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 29, 2025).
Where is Dacotah Paper Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dacotah Paper Company?
Over 24 months, 25.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.