Carrier profile · USDOT 185320 · MC1739472 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Walter Grotte

DBA Grotte Moving · Finley, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedTanks, Grain Bins
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
22K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1739472
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 13, 2025Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Tanks, Grain Bins
Annual mileage
22,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
185320
MC / docket
MC-1739472
Legal name
Walter Grotte
DBA
Grotte Moving
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jun 4, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Walter Grotte's USDOT number?

Walter Grotte's USDOT number is 185320 and its docket number is MC1739472.

Is Walter Grotte authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Walter Grotte's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Walter Grotte's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 4, 2026.

What insurance does Walter Grotte carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Walter Grotte located?

Walter Grotte is located at 90-131ave NE, Finley, ND, 58230. Phone: (701) 524-2323.

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