Great Plains Transport Inc
USDOT 538508 · MC-268241 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Great Plains Transport Inc is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 140 power units and 141 drivers, which ranks it #24 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 133 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 23.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Great Plains Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 538508 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-268241 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3589 Grandwood Drive, Fargo, ND 58102 |
| Phone | (701) 281-3006 |
| First registered | Oct 4, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 538508.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 165 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 13,900,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 99,286 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 141 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Great Plains Transport Inc | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.0% | 18.8% | 22.1% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 102% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 84% lower than average |
| Inspections | 133 | 133 with a driver check, 74 with a vehicle check, 99 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 9, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Great Plains Transport Inc?
Great Plains Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 538508 and operating authority MC-268241.
How many trucks does Great Plains Transport Inc have?
It reports 140 power units (140 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 165 trailers, with 141 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 4, 2025).
Where is Great Plains Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Great Plains Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% 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.