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Carrier profile · USDOT 538508 · MC-268241 ·
Great Plains Transport Inc
140 power unitsavg 4.3 yrNational · 35 statesFARGO, ND63/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-268241 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
77 observed · MCS-150
86Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.3 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
52 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 538508) has a Vektor safety score of 63/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 127 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 72 vehicle-level and 127 driver-level — across 35 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 140 power units and 141 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 4, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 9, 2011 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 538508, and its motor carrier number is MC-268241.
Is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 389 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC operates 140 power units and 141 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC based?
GREAT PLAINS TRANSPORT INC is based in FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 35 states.
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