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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 159739 · MC417884 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Border State Industries Inc

DBA Border States · Fargo, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsUtilitiesConstructionElectrical Utility Constrution Data Materials
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 293-5800
589
Power units
577
Drivers
296
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
13M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
7.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 14 of 191 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 296 inspections
Crashes
6
1 fatal0 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.23 per 1M mi
Total inspections
296
Driver inspections
296
Vehicle inspections
191
People injured
0
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1991)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC417884
Revocation pending
No
Broker (Property)Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Nov 12, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
589
Power units
589
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
506
Trailers owned
577
Drivers
284
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsUtilitiesConstructionElectrical Utility Constrution Data Materials
Annual mileage
13,200,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
159739
MC / docket
MC-417884
Legal name
Border State Industries Inc
DBA
Border States
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
577 (284)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Border State Industries Inc's USDOT number?

Border State Industries Inc's USDOT number is 159739 and its docket number is MC417884.

Is Border State Industries Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Border State Industries Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 296 roadside inspections, a 7.3% vehicle and 0.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Border State Industries Inc's fleet?

589 power units and 577 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 24, 2026.

What insurance does Border State Industries Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Border State Industries Inc located?

Border State Industries Inc is located at 2400 38TH Street S, Fargo, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 293-5800.

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