Border State Industries Inc
USDOT 159739 · MC-417884 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Border State Industries Inc (dba Border States) is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 589 power units and 577 drivers, which ranks it #5 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 303 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 7.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 0.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, utilities, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Border State Industries Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Border States |
| USDOT number | 159739 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-417884 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2400 38Th Street S, Fargo, ND 58104 |
| Phone | (701) 293-5800 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 159739.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 276 | 220 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 17 | 76 | 0 |
| Trailers | 506 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,200,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 22,411 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 73% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 284 CDL drivers; 148 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 429 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Border State Industries Inc | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.6% | 17.8% | 22.1% | 57% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 80% lower than average |
| Inspections | 303 | 303 with a driver check, 198 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 5, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Dakota
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Parkland USA Corporation USDOT 227853 | Minot | 718 | 338 | 471 | 9.2% | 10 |
| Holland Enterprises LLC USDOT 507308 | Mapleton | 349 | 327 | 789 | 9.5% | 35 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Great Plains Transport Inc USDOT 538508 | Fargo | 140 | 141 | 133 | 23.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Border State Industries Inc?
Border State Industries Inc is registered with USDOT number 159739 and operating authority MC-417884.
How many trucks does Border State Industries Inc have?
It reports 589 power units (93 tractors, 496 straight trucks) and 506 trailers, with 577 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 24, 2026).
Where is Border State Industries Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Border State Industries Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.