Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
APPROVED
Low risk — no significant concerns identified.
FOREST RIVER COLONY is a well-established mid-size private carrier (30 units, 24 drivers) based in FORDVILLE, ND, operating since 1974. Safety record is strong, with a Satisfactory safety rating — placing them in the top 2% of FMCSA-rated carriers, out-of-service rates below national averages and a clean crash record over 52 years.
What's notable
Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Satisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA Satisfactory rating since March 1988. Fewer than 2% of carriers achieve this.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (4.2%) and vehicle (12.5%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 24 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 52 years of operating history.
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