MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC

USDOT 1251312 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Company officer: CHERI JOHNSTON Company officer 2: BRANDON SANDBAK Garbage / Refuse Based in BILLINGS, MT Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Driver Fitness
Company officer: CHERI JOHNSTON
Company officer 2: BRANDON SANDBAK
Cargo: Garbage / Refuse
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC (USDOT 1251312)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): CHERI JOHNSTON (Company officer); BRANDON SANDBAK (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Driver Fitness

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1251312/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1251312
In FMCSA records since May 25, 2004 (~22y)
Company officer CHERI JOHNSTON
Company officer 2 BRANDON SANDBAK
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Garbage / Refuse
Fleet size 19 units
Drivers 16
Annual mileage 340,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1041 4TH AVE NO
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Mailing
P O BOX 1116
BILLINGS, MT 59103
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1251312
In FMCSA records since May 25, 2004 (~22y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 340,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0% vs 23.4% +16.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.79 vs 1.80 -0.01
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 19 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 14 14 0
OOS inspections 0 6 0
OOS percentage 0% 42.86%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
19
Drivers
16
Inspections
17
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
40.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
11
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC is a motor carrier based in BILLINGS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1251312. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 16 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 16 drivers, based in Billings, MT. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 367% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MT (14 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (92.0% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Autocar are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 40.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
BASIC alerts active
Alert thresholds exceeded in: Driver Fitness.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
40%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Montana (MT) 14 6 42.9% Mar 25, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Kenworth 4
International 3
Autocar 2
Peterbilt 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 10.03 10 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87455780 Mar 25, 2026 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1 Yes
87435928 Mar 25, 2026 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI Yes
86756765 Jan 9, 2026 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
86330162 Nov 14, 2025 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86229270 Oct 28, 2025 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.5A-HNL, 393.9A-HLLH Yes
84860359 Jun 2, 2025 MT 5 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC No
84860358 Jun 2, 2025 MT 5 BILLINGS MT
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B No
84538237 Apr 23, 2025 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84476215 Apr 23, 2025 MT 3 BILLINGS MT
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
82742283 Sep 24, 2024 MT 3 BILLINGS MT
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82679071 Sep 17, 2024 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.48(a), 393.134(b) Yes
82651324 Sep 12, 2024 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82546350 Aug 28, 2024 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.134(b), 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(a) Yes
82251864 Jul 30, 2024 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80934270 Feb 16, 2024 MT 3 BILLINGS MT
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80714173 Jan 26, 2024 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 393.201B-FR No
78533144 May 3, 2023 MT 1 BILLINGS EB SCALE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MT2350193448 Sep 29, 2023 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT2350191529 Jun 9, 2023 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT2150163370 Jun 23, 2021 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1950118092 Aug 29, 2019 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1550072349 Jan 22, 2015 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1001940301 Mar 8, 2010 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MT0714890304 Mar 26, 2007 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0414630705 Jul 28, 2004 MT 0 2 Yes No Injury
MT0314881202 Dec 4, 2003 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0301893885 Oct 10, 2003 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT011231239A Mar 27, 2001 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BILLINGS MT MT 16 6
BILLINGS EB SCALE MT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.134(b) Cargo securement - large boulders Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC

Is MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1251312 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC's safety rating?
MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC had?
17 roadside inspections are on file for MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC's out-of-service rate?
MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC based?
MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1041 4TH AVE NO, BILLINGS, Montana 59101. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC have valid operating authority?
MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC operate?
MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC self-reports 19 power units and 16 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC had any crashes?
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MACKENZIE DISPOSAL INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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