KALISPELL MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 866 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
KALISPELL 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 866 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 383 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 14.2%, 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 38 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (36 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
866 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-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 22 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 20 | 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 29 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L H C INC | 241457 | MT | 33 |
| 2 | EVERGREEN DISPOSAL INC | 1292931 | MT | 21 |
| 3 | WESTERN BUILDING CENTER | 1265505 | MT | 18 |
| 4 | DALCO INC | 623944 | MT | 17 |
| 5 | SCHELLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 1100432 | MT | 17 |
| 6 | JTL GROUP INC | 474284 | MT | 15 |
| 7 | MATSON TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC | 1575515 | MT | 14 |
| 8 | PARK BOTTLING COMPANY | 1597798 | MT | 11 |
| 9 | PACIFIC COAST SUPPLY LLC | 1112364 | CA | 11 |
| 10 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY HIGH COUNTRY | 910520 | SD | 10 |
| 11 | CUTTING EDGE EXCAVATION LLC | 2532020 | MT | 10 |
| 12 | BFS ASSET HOLDINGS LLC | 325981 | NC | 9 |
| 13 | R LAZY B SERVICES LLC | 3655972 | MT | 9 |
| 14 | PAUL STOCKER HAULING INC | 1486110 | MT | 8 |
| 15 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 8 |
| 16 | MONTANA ROCKWORKS INC | 777817 | MT | 8 |
| 17 | JD THINNING INC | 2340261 | MT | 8 |
| 18 | ROACH & SMITH DISTRIBUTORS INC | 283863 | MT | 7 |
| 19 | LEIB HEAVY HAUL INC | 3537786 | MT | 7 |
| 20 | LAZY A TRUCKING LLC | 3941155 | MT | 7 |
Recent Inspections
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