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TRI-STATE AUCTION CO INC

DBA ADESA

USDOT 391139 · MC-238379 · 1650 EAST MAIN AVE, WEST FARGO NORTH DAKOTA, ND 58078

84Review firstModerate riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 3, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 2

  • No inspection history despite active fleet — An established carrier reporting 3 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.
  • MCS-150 update due — The biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 36 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1990.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Inactive
Common authority
None
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Not rated
Authority age
36 yr
Registered
Apr 25, 1990
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(701) 282-8203
Email
justin.carpenter@adesa.com
Website
adesa.com
Address
1650 EAST MAIN AVE, WEST FARGO NORTH DAKOTA, ND 58078

Fleet

Power units
3
Drivers
5
Observed units
0
Avg fleet age

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
Yes
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
Driver OOS
Inspections
0
Crashes
0
Fatal crashes
0