Butler Machinery Company
USDOT 307813 · MC-290524 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Butler Machinery Company (dba Butler Cat Butler Caterpillar Butler Ag Equipment North Central Rental and Leasing) is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 226 power units and 415 drivers, which ranks it #15 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 57 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Butler Machinery Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Butler Cat Butler Caterpillar Butler Ag Equipment North Central Rental and Leasing |
| USDOT number | 307813 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-290524 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3401 33Rd Street S, Fargo, ND 58104 |
| Phone | (701) 298-2183 |
| First registered | Dec 31, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 307813.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 214 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 96 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 8.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,499,604 miles reported for 2024 – about 15,485 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 231 CDL drivers; 70 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 345 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Butler Machinery Company | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.2% | 18.8% | 22.1% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.2% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 2.9 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 57 | 57 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 16 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 2, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Butler Machinery Company?
Butler Machinery Company is registered with USDOT number 307813 and operating authority MC-290524.
How many trucks does Butler Machinery Company have?
It reports 226 power units (12 tractors, 214 straight trucks) and 96 trailers, with 415 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 23, 2025).
Where is Butler Machinery Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Butler Machinery Company?
Over 24 months, 21.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.