Trotter Construction INC
Grassy Butte, ND
Profile data updated Feb 9, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
67
Power Units
42
Drivers
FMCSA since 1995 (30 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since December 1995. Based in Grassy Butte, ND, they operate a fleet of 67 power units with 42 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Trotter Construction INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Trotter Construction INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 42
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,436,820 miles (2025)
Driver Information
42
Total Drivers
42
CDL Drivers
42
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC
8 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 28, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Midland In, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 7 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 33.3% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 47% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 33% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 20% |
Trailers (7 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 7 |
| Midland In | 2 |
| Load King | 1 |
| Abu Traile | 1 |
| ABU | 1 |
| Mid-equipm | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 4 | 27% |
| Midland In | 2 | 13% |
| Ford | 2 | 13% |
| ABU | 1 | 7% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 1 | 7% |
| Kenworth M | 1 | 7% |
| Load King | 1 | 7% |
| Abu Traile | 1 | 7% |
| Mid-equipm | 1 | 7% |
License plates on file (15 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33950P | ND | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| T423195 | ND | Midland In SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 45674P | ND | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 460ABH | ND | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| T592183 | ND | ABU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| 33904P | ND | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2024 |
| T71949 | ND | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 39687P | ND | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| T423064 | ND | Midland In SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 33956P | ND | Kenworth M TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 45865P | ND | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| T71952 | ND | Load King SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 009DVM | ND | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| T72016 | ND | Abu Traile SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| T71930 | ND | Mid-equipm SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 15)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
9
Inspections
24 months
14
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+3.6%)
✗ Worse than national average (+22.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2025 | ND | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2025 | ND | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 05/08/2025 | ND | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/18/2024 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/11/2024 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/11/2024 | ND | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/05/2024 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/09/2024 | ND | Full | 5 | 3 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Is TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC's authority currently active?
TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC been in business?
TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 1995, making their authority approximately 30 years, 7 months old.
Where is TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC located?
TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC is physically located at 12651 2ND ST SW, GRASSY BUTTE, ND 58634.
Roadside Inspection History 9 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC has been inspected 9 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ND, MT. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 22%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-BHTD — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-18 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-05 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-05-08 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-18 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-11 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-11 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-05 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-09 | ND | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 3 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), TROTTER CONSTRUCTION INC was cited for 12 violations, of which 4 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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