CUSTER MT

Roadside inspection site in Montana • 12 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 25.0%
Total Inspections
12
OOS Rate
25.0%
OOS Inspections
3
Unique Carriers
12
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.3
Name
CUSTER MT
State
Montana (MT)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
12
OOS Rate
25.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 25, 2026

About This Inspection Site

CUSTER 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 12 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 25, 2026.

A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 2 citations, followed by False record of duty status (2 citations). A total of 24 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

12 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

24 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
2395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service20
3393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)Vehicle Maintenance22100.0%
4393.207A-STBWSuspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
5393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
6393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance10
7392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMVUnsafe Driving10
8393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
9393.55D3-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
10396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairsVehicle Maintenance10
11393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
12392.9AA1392.9AA1Unsafe Driving11100.0%
13393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
14393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
15393.47A-BRCBrake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
16396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamberVehicle Maintenance10
17393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
18393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
19392.4A-DOSUUse of drugsControlled Substances/Alcohol11100.0%
20391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness11100.0%
21392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
22383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness11100.0%
23392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
24395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutesHours of Service10

Top Carriers Inspected

12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

12 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago