HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/166287-forest-river-colony/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
FOREST RIVER COLONY
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Mar 29, 1988. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs North Dakota average 27.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (701) 808-1202, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC403548.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC403548 | Primary | Western National Mutual Insurance Policy GROUP#1198918 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 5, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 6 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
1 of 15 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MN | 4 | 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | ND | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ND | 3 | 8 | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | ND | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | MN | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Dakota average covers 8,355 vehicle and 15,700 driver inspections of all North Dakota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 | 72.2% | 77.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 22.2% | 8.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRMC | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 166287 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC403548 |
| Legal name | FOREST RIVER COLONY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 524,011 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Mar 29, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProducePassengersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherEggs
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FOREST RIVER COLONY
What does FOREST RIVER COLONY's operating authority allow?
MC403548: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FOREST RIVER COLONY is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking FOREST RIVER COLONY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 166287. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (701) 808-1202, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC403548, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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