BROWNING MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 133 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BROWNING MT is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 133 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 2, 2026.
A total of 128 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 11.3%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Hours of Service) with 11 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (6 citations). A total of 47 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
133 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
47 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LONG HAUL TRUCKING INC | 282451 | MN | 2 |
| 2 | BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC | 2898116 | MN | 2 |
| 3 | GRAYCOR LLC | 2463515 | MT | 2 |
| 4 | 1338023 ALBERTA LTD | 2000207 | AB | 2 |
| 5 | EJ VANDENBERG TRUCKING LTD | 2498480 | AB | 2 |
| 6 | KAZAF LLC | 4139274 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | SMITH RIVER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3144304 | MT | 1 |
| 8 | G & SONS XPRESS INC | 2891919 | CA | 1 |
| 9 | DEVRY GREENHOUSES 1989 LTD | 1287641 | BC | 1 |
| 10 | FARZON LLC | 3448067 | TX | 1 |
| 11 | ANIRAM INC | 3120507 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | ENVIRO-TIRE INC | 1439387 | MT | 1 |
| 13 | U RAIL LLC | 2107452 | MT | 1 |
| 14 | JOHN MICHAEL WALKER | 3034511 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | LEIB HEAVY HAUL INC | 3537786 | MT | 1 |
| 16 | BROADWATER CONSTRUCTION | 4118372 | MT | 1 |
| 17 | DX2 LOGISTICS LLC | 3813732 | GA | 1 |
| 18 | OTAMAN TRANS GROUP INC | 2576161 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | VIGOOLE TRANSPORT INC | 2546536 | IL | 1 |
| 20 | SCHUMAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1903210 | MT | 1 |
Recent Inspections
133 inspections at this site (page 1 of 6)