Dean Drees
Phone (701) 772-8833Grand Forks, ND
Find this carrier by: USDOT 481208 · MC 626986 · 701-772-8833 · 7017728833 · Grand Forks, ND
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT481208
- MC
- 626986
- Registered
- 1992 · 34 yrs
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- MCS-150 filed
- May 5, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing + cargo
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Dean Drees is an active motor carrier based in Grand Forks, ND, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 481208 and MC 626986. Phone: (701) 772-8833. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (May 5, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 481208 was first registered with FMCSA on Apr 24, 1992 (34 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated May 5, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with National Casualty Company) took effect Nov 22, 2008, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 3 times on record, most recently on Oct 28, 2025, most often in AZ.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- May 5, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 9, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 28, 2025
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 28, 2025
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 481208: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Dean Drees
- Legal name
- Dean Drees
- Doing business as
- Dakota Wildlife
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire · Exempt For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 481208
- Docket numbers
- MC 626986 (active)
- Registered
- Apr 24, 1992 (34 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- May 5, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- August 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Grand Forks, ND
- USDOT registrations in Grand Forks
- 716
- Currently active
- 277 (39%)
- One-truck operations
- 382 (53%)
- With for-hire authority
- 323 (45%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 26
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 8.2.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 481208
- Docket numbers
- MC 626986
- Phone
- (701) 772-8833701-772-88337017728833
- Fax
- (701) 772-8833701-772-88337017728833
- dakotawildlife@aol.com
- Officers
- Dean Drees
- Legal name
- Dean Drees
- DBA
- Dakota Wildlife
- Address
- 1148 13Th St NE, Grand Forks, ND 58201-9500
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1GRAA0620FW700445, 3AKJHHDR0PSUN9443
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 481208 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 14, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 626986
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- On file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Great West Casualty Co. | 91X | GWP58978A | $1 Million | Nov 22, 2008 |
| Cargo | Great West Casualty Co. | 34 | GWP58978A | — | Nov 22, 2008 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO | National Casualty Company | OPO0025390 | Mar 4, 2008 | Nov 22, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | OPO0025390 | Mar 4, 2008 | Nov 22, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | National Casualty Company | OPO0025390 | Nov 22, 2007 | Mar 4, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | OPO0025390 | Nov 22, 2007 | Mar 4, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 15, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 28, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86176018 | SD | Jefferson Sd | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 84570697 | AZ | Tucson Az | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 83583264 | OH | North Olmsted Oh | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| AZ · Arizona | 1 | 0 |
| OH · Ohio | 1 | 0 |
| SD · South Dakota | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 2
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 2
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 199,793 (2019)
- Seen at inspections
- 1 truck · 1 trailer
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GRAA0620FW700445 | 2015 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | T444530 ND | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR0PSUN9443 | 2023 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 7546P ND | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with National Casualty Company (MC626986) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC626986) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with National Casualty Company (MC626986).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC626986).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with National Casualty Company (MC626986) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC626986) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with National Casualty Company (MC626986).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC626986).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 481208.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Apr 24, 1992
- Last MCS-150 update
- May 5, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Dean Drees an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 481208 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Dean Drees's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 481208; docket number MC 626986.
How do I contact Dean Drees?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (701) 772-8833; fax (701) 772-8833; email dakotawildlife@aol.com; address 1148 13Th St NE, Grand Forks, ND 58201-9500.
What insurance does this record show for Dean Drees?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD), plus a cargo filing. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Dean Drees's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Dean Drees have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (May 5, 2026).
What does Dean Drees haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, building materials, fresh produce, liquids/gases, grain/feed/hay, meat, chemicals, dry bulk and 6 more cargo types, plus gravel, black dirt, concrete.
What equipment does Dean Drees operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Dean Drees had?
Inspections: 3; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Dean Drees?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives August 2028. The latest filing stored here is May 5, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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