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GOLD COUNTRY TRUCKING LLC

CarrierIntel Score: 72/100. 35 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 203486MC 240350ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYSAINT JOSEPH, MN

COMPANY

Authority since
2007-12-06
MCS-150
2026-02-09 · 4,384,506 mi (2025)
Fleet
17 units · 20 trailers · 17 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
4,384,506 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
7924 STERLING DRIVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
3202710161
Email
john@goldcountrytrucking.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DOUGLAS FERNS
Title
TREASURER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
14
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
393 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
4 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
18.2%
6 / 33 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

72
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

4 risk factors · 2 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
42 crashes · 2 fatal · 18 with injuries · 38 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
82% — 27 clean of 33 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
24 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-09

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

2 fatal crashes — most recent 3 yr ago
Elevated OOS rate 14% (last 24 mo)
5.9 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
1.7 violations per inspection
82% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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