Key takeaways
- Current FMCSA data identifies Fargo Freight Inc as an active interstate motor carrier of property.
- The current federal snapshot lists Elgin, Illinois, not La Crescenta, California, as the physical address.
- Older/private records can explain the California search intent but should not override current federal carrier data.
- Verify authority and contact details directly before tendering freight.
Current federal carrier record
FMCSA's SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 3589418 identifies the legal name FARGO FREIGHT INC and lists operating authority for Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods). The snapshot currently lists 748 Goodfield Lndg, Elgin, Illinois 60124 as the physical and mailing address.
| Field | Current FMCSA snapshot |
|---|---|
| Legal name | FARGO FREIGHT INC |
| USDOT | 3589418 |
| MC number | MC-1215249 |
| Authority shown | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| Physical address | Elgin, Illinois |
Why California appears in search results
A private Creditsafe business-index record associates Fargo Freight Inc with 3959 Foothill Blvd, Suite 300, La Crescenta, California and identifies fargofreight.com as a website. That domain currently redirects to a domain-for-sale page rather than an operating carrier website. These signals are useful for understanding older search data, but they are not sufficient to claim a current California operating location.
What we can and cannot conclude
- We can identify the current FMCSA carrier record and authority shown under USDOT 3589418.
- We can document that a private business source has associated the company with La Crescenta, California.
- We cannot verify a current Fargo Freight California office, terminal or customer-service location from the evidence reviewed.
How to verify Fargo Freight before shipping
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Open the current FMCSA recordConfirm USDOT 3589418, legal name, active status and authority.
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Check licensing/insurance statusUse FMCSA Licensing and Insurance for current authority/insurance filings.
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Confirm the contracting entityMake sure the quote and bill of lading use the same legal entity you verified.
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Confirm the actual serviceAsk the carrier to document the cargo, lane and equipment it will accept for the specific shipment.
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Avoid relying on stale directoriesTreat old addresses and parked domains as historical clues, not current operating proof.
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