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DOT 481208MC626986Grand Forks, ND

Dean Drees

DBA: Dakota Wildlife

For-Hire CommonInterstateGrand Forks, ND 58201-9500

Dean Drees has operated for 34 yr 1 mo with a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority. The company has recorded 5 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameDean Drees
DBADakota Wildlife
DOT #481208
MC #MC626986
CityGrand Forks
StateNorth Dakota
ZIP58201-9500
Authority age34 yr 1 mo
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Active
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/05/2026
Company officerDean Drees
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
34 yr 1 mo
Since 1992

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1148 13TH ST NE, Grand Forks, ND, 58201-9500

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Inspection history

5 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/29/2025AZLevel III00Pass
10/28/2025SDLevel III00Pass
1/9/2025OHLevel III00Pass
11/8/2024MNLevel III00Pass
6/6/2024NDLevel II00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
5 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
5 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
5 (100%)
Controlled Substances
5 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (20%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
✓ Active
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage Type
91X
Coverage Amount
$1,000,000
Effective Date
11/22/2008

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Dean Drees

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Dean Drees authorized to operate?

Yes. Dean Drees holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Dean Drees's safety record?

Dean Drees has 5 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Dean Drees operate?

Dean Drees operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Dean Drees insured?

Dean Drees has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Dean Drees had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Dean Drees as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Dean Drees?

Dean Drees's DOT number is 481208 and MC number is MC626986. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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