COLE PAPERS INC
43-unit tanker operator based in Fargo, ND. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 128172
- MC
- MC1434016
- Based
- Fargo, ND
- Contact
- 7012825311 · emuir@colepapers.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, chemicals, and paper products, COLE PAPERS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Fargo, ND. 43 power units, 45 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1434016 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 19 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 26 owned trailers, 16 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 758 motor carriers operating 43 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 21.65 | 64.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.26 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 57.53 | 41.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.74 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 43-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 128172: 39 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 1, 2026 in MN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 |
| Total violations | 39 (4 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, chemicals, and paper products on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 758 peer carriers operating 43 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 24 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 39 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 43 power units on file.
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