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DOUG MOOS
DBA: Plains Transport
Sawyer, ND
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 428635 · MC 237779
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-237779 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 18, 2017; first granted January 17, 1992 (34 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC237779
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP15477A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
428635
MC Number
MC-237779
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 20, 1990
Authority First Granted
January 17, 1992
Authority Reinstated
April 18, 2017
Annual Mileage
358,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Sawyer, ND
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT14
ND1
NE1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB8XX6R140917 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X55D840649 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X25N856107 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X35N854740 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X66N630394 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5335LS012252 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5339PS012437 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05336NW061101 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14483A6L2272124 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45032R2278216 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45034R2278217 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X85N841207 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X96N888635 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5331MS012315 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5334MS012292 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5338MS012327 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB533XLS012246 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9LB5335PS012424 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4M9LB533X22012573 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9LB533XSS012573 | 1 | 1 |
| Muva | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | U574401707 | HAVRE MT | III | — | — | HAS FARM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XP5DB9X63D800402 1W14483A6L2272124 |
MT CCGP8533 ND T933867 |
| August 3, 2026 | U839100470 | BILLINGS MT | II | 4 | 2 | TORGERSON'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MUV-ALL |
1XKWDB8XX6R140917 4M9KB5339PS012437 |
MT 171639 MT 17-1081D |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 5040000780 | SISSETON SD | II | 4 | — | CARGILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X25N856107 1W1K45032R2278216 |
ND 34832P MT 171078D |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | U574401479 | HAVRE MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MUV-ALL |
1XP5DB9X25N856107 4M9KB533XLS012246 |
ND 34832P MT 171078D |
| February 19, 2026 | U529701253 | HARLEM MT | III | — | — | TORGERSONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X85N841207 1W1K45034R2278217 |
ND 34830P MT 171079D |
| January 20, 2026 | U743501928 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 5 | 2 | TORGENSONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MUV-ALL |
1XP5DB9X55D840649 4M9LB533XSS012573 |
ND 43417P MT 172942D |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | U584301200 | BILLINGS MT | III | 1 | — | BEACH COOPERATIVE GRAIN COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XP5DB9X66N630394 1W14483A6L2272124 |
ND 34834P ND T933867 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | U599000651 | ARMINGTON MT | II | 2 | 1 | TORGERSONS EQUIP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X55D840649 4M9LB533X22012573 |
ND 43417P MT 172942D |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | U551700671 | GREAT FALLS MT | II | 4 | — | MACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB8XX6R140917 1TKJ05336NW061101 1TKR00512PM081457 |
MT 171639D MT 170836D MT 170835D |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 3, 2025 | U291000752 | MALTA MT | III | — | — | PLAINS TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MUV-ALL |
1XKWDB8XX6R140917 4M9KB5335LS012252 |
MT 171639D MT 175531C |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TORGERSONS | 3 | August 3, 2026 |
| TORGERSON | 2 | January 13, 2025 |
| HAS FARM | 1 | September 28, 2026 |
| CARGILL | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| TORGENSONS | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| BEACH COOPERATIVE GRAIN COMPANY | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
| TORGERSONS EQUIP | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| MACK | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| PLAINS AG | 1 | February 11, 2025 |
| CENTRAL PLAINS | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL | 1 | May 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 14, 1997 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 17, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 24, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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