BUTTE MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 6,952 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BUTTE 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 6,952 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 26, 2026.
A total of 3,959 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 13.6%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 266 citations, followed by False record of duty status (254 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6,952 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 266 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 254 | 31 | 12.2% |
| 3 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 190 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 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 | 166 | 166 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 158 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 151 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 130 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 113 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 106 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 104 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 88 | 25 | 28.4% |
| 13 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 77 | 77 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 72 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 59 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 54 | 16 | 29.6% |
| 21 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 52 | 5 | 9.6% |
| 23 | 392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 50 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 47 | 36 | 76.6% |
| 28 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 46 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 43 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 42 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 42 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 36 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 8 | 22.9% |
| 42 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 34 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 13 | 41.9% |
| 49 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 17 | 56.7% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFFERY CONTRACTING LLC | 2502856 | MT | 32 |
| 2 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC | 925129 | GA | 30 |
| 3 | MCGREE CORPORATION | 491366 | MT | 25 |
| 4 | THOMPSONGAS LLC | 2812287 | MD | 24 |
| 5 | DEALERS CHOICE TRUCKAWAY SYSTEM INC | 255166 | MO | 23 |
| 6 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 22 |
| 7 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 22 |
| 8 | HOFFMAN'S R&M SERVICES INC | 1353149 | MT | 19 |
| 9 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 154712 | KY | 19 |
| 10 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 19 |
| 11 | MG TRANSPORT LLC | 2782330 | AZ | 18 |
| 12 | AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC | 145402 | KY | 18 |
| 13 | MVN LLC | 3105513 | IL | 17 |
| 14 | ZIP INC | 1178182 | MT | 16 |
| 15 | LOBLAW TRANSPORT INC | 4137326 | AB | 15 |
| 16 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 15 |
| 17 | ROADLINK EXPRESS INC | 2881935 | AB | 15 |
| 18 | RED MOUNTAIN TRUCK LINES INC | 589093 | MT | 14 |
| 19 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 14 |
| 20 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 14 |
Recent Inspections
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