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BERG GRAIN AND PRODUCE INC
Fargo, ND
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 125663 · MC 155025
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-155025 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC155025
Surety Bond
Bond on file
Authority Age
6 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 28, 2019; first granted November 22, 1982 (43 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC155025
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CID 1146666
CORNERSTONE BANK
Trust Fund · $0 · Policy N/A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
125663
MC Number
MC-155025
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
November 22, 1982
Authority Reinstated
October 28, 2019
Annual Mileage
25,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2202 5th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Arnold Berg Jr
Officer 2
Arleta Berg
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND12
MN3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dump
7
Not Applicable
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUY7XYB7MP386029 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4231CL476446 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 46 ft | 1S9SS4637CL476557 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 46 ft | 1S9SS4644FL476724 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6AV84LN14349 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Med. Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUY3WDB9XPA33942 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDDYB7TH854793 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4238CL476444 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Thurston Manufacturing Company | Dump · 42 ft | 1T9SS4233BT627367 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD112 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJACA852LK01622 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDCYB0TH849140 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEBXXLA29318 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5326GL238452 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4235CL476448 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Thurston Manufacturing Company | Dump · 42 ft | 1T9SS4231BT627366 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XPD49X9LD648264 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGD09X91D562989 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH84N353554 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 0585001564 | HAWLEY MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUYSSEBXXLA29318 1S9SS4637CL476557 |
ND 673EPR ND T907708 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | TR20002479 | WAHPETON ND | II | 7 | — | PWS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUJACA852LK01622 1S9SS4238CL476444 |
ND 384EVF ND T907704 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | TR20002481 | MOORETON ND | II | 8 | 2 | ALEXANDRIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUYSSEBXXLA29318 1S9SS4637CL476557 |
ND 673EPR ND T907708 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 0585001444 | GLYNDON MN | III | 4 | — | KNIFE RIVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUJA6AV84LN14349 1S9SS4644FL476724 |
ND 469BYX ND T907709 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | TR20002369 | KINDRED ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XPGD09X91D562989 1S9SS4231CL476446 |
ND 358ECN ND T907705 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 18, 2025 | 6643028450 | MOSS POINT, MS | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB KENTUCKY |
1XPD49X9LD648264 1KKVE5326GL238452 |
MO 07KR6L MO 19B277 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | TR97002471 | WAHPETON ND | II | 6 | — | ABERCROMBIE DAIRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUYDCYB0TH849140 1S9SS4644FL476724 |
ND 542DWJ ND T907709 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | TR20001916 | MOORETON ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUY7XYB7MP386029 1S9SS4637CL476557 |
ND 479BYX ND T907708 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 2, 2025 | TR36007234 | MOORETON ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
4V4NC9TH84N353554 1S9SS4238CL476444 |
ND 986EGY ND T907704 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 0568000652 | DILWORTH MN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1FUY7XYB7MP386029 1S9SS4644FL476724 |
ND 479BYX ND T907709 |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CAMAS | 2 | August 8, 2024 |
| ALEXANDRIA | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| PWS | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| KNIFE RIVER | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| ABERCROMBIE DAIRY | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 19, 2018 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| March 19, 2018 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| December 19, 2012 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| October 26, 2009 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| April 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 30, 2012 | Broker's Trust Fund | On file |
| February 12, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 1, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| September 21, 2009 | BROKER | On Record |
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