GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
538508
MC Number
268241
Fleet Size
140
Total Drivers
141
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in FARGO, North Dakota, operating 140 power units with 141 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 4.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 176 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Dakota is 8.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 34.8% across 6,437 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
176
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 11, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #538508) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC has 176 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC operate?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC operates 140 power units with 141 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC located?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is based in FARGO, North Dakota at 3589 GRANDWOOD DRIVE, 58102. Phone: (701) 281-3006.
What are GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.