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Carrier profile · USDOT 216491 · Updated 06/13/2026

MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO

93 power unitsRegional · 4 statesBISMARCK, ND
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksmdu.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
93Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(701) 224-5881Email dispatchmike.bahm@mdu.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 44 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration44 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

93 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 44-yr registration, 33% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO safe to work with?

Is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO safe to load? MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO (USDOT 216491) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BISMARCK, ND, operating 93 power units and 235 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 17 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO's USDOT number?

MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO's USDOT number is 216491.

Is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO is active in the FMCSA register.

What is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO's safety record?

MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).

How big is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO's fleet?

MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO operates 93 power units and 235 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO based?

MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES CO is based in BISMARCK, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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