CARTER MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 52 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARTER 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 52 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 43 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 17.3%, 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 Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Vehicle Maintenance) with 4 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (3 citations). A total of 36 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
52 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
36 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 172.519D1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - The background color symbol text numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart as a | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.70B2-CDKPE | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.70C-CDTHSW | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOUNTAIN VIEW CO-OP | 1133035 | MT | 4 |
| 2 | PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED | 1868066 | MT | 3 |
| 3 | HELENA SAND AND GRAVEL INC | 1005068 | MT | 2 |
| 4 | M & D CONSTRUCTION INC | 1276850 | MT | 2 |
| 5 | JOYCE FUEL AND FEEDS INC | 1245348 | MT | 2 |
| 6 | DOUBLE R INC | 1075233 | MT | 2 |
| 7 | HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC | 86873 | TN | 1 |
| 8 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 9 | LYNNWOOD HOLDINGS LTD | 676753 | AB | 1 |
| 10 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 1 |
| 11 | FTC TRANSPORT INC | 720627 | ND | 1 |
| 12 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 1 |
| 13 | THREE T TRUCKING LLC | 1695025 | WY | 1 |
| 14 | MONTANA WASTE SYSTEMS INC | 826547 | AZ | 1 |
| 15 | ALFA SHIPPING INC | 3811419 | TN | 1 |
| 16 | DMJ II LLC | 3338973 | IN | 1 |
| 17 | FORSAGE INC | 2588231 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION | 410856 | MT | 1 |
| 19 | S I TRANSPORTATION INC | 1168790 | PA | 1 |
| 20 | RDO EQUIPMENT CO | 244941 | ND | 1 |
Recent Inspections
52 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)