MALTA MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 472 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MALTA 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 472 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 310 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 15.7%, 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 30 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (19 citations). A total of 94 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
472 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
94 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | 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 | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 6 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 29 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 31 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 172.504A-HMPS | Placarding - table 1 materials | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 20 |
| 2 | LIGHT SPEED LOGISTICS INC | 871373 | AB | 20 |
| 3 | RIG LOGISTICS INC | 1704436 | AB | 19 |
| 4 | RICE BROS TRUCKING LTD | 2593003 | AB | 9 |
| 5 | BISHOP INC | 1978716 | MT | 9 |
| 6 | HENDAY TRANS INC | 3402802 | AB | 7 |
| 7 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRUDE OIL LLC | 2820483 | MT | 6 |
| 8 | L H C INC | 241457 | MT | 6 |
| 9 | PLUTO TRANSPORT INC | 3033611 | MB | 6 |
| 10 | HEYL TRUCK LINES INC | 65762 | SD | 6 |
| 11 | EZZIES WHOLESALE INC | 263625 | MT | 5 |
| 12 | XTL TRANSPORT INC | 272768 | ON | 5 |
| 13 | MALTA READY MIX INC | 1251304 | MT | 5 |
| 14 | WICKENS CONSTRUCTION INC | 1256678 | MT | 5 |
| 15 | LARRY SOLBERG | 2502684 | MT | 4 |
| 16 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY HIGH COUNTRY | 910520 | SD | 4 |
| 17 | TRAPPERS TRANSPORT LTD | 307909 | MB | 4 |
| 18 | PRINCESS VAN LINES & ADMINISTRATION INC | 980837 | QC | 3 |
| 19 | DHANOA ENTERPRISES INC | 3305141 | AB | 3 |
| 20 | TAURUS LOGISTICS LTD | 4013701 | AB | 3 |
Recent Inspections
472 inspections at this site (page 1 of 19)