MOUNTAIN STATES CONSTRUCTORS INC
MOUNTAIN STATES CONSTRUCTORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 46 power units and 46 drivers, based in Albuquerque, NM. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 46.2% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 8.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 62.5% vs peer 16.7% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MOUNTAIN STATES CONSTRUCTORS INC (USDOT 1299568) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 8.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 62.5% vs peer 16.7% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1299568/ As of: Sep 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 62.5% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=21568 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 46.15% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
MOUNTAIN STATES CONSTRUCTORS INC had 13 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 46.2%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NM (9) and AZ (4).
46.2% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 46 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 46 drivers; Peterbilt, Talb, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 21,568 ACTIVE carriers operating 23–69 power units (±50% of this carrier's 46 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 19 | |
| Ranco | 6 | |
| Mack | 5 | |
| Ranc | 5 | |
| Rancho Tra | 3 | |
| Petr | 2 | |
| Talb | 2 | |
| Trai | 2 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 7.50 | 8 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89004082 | Sep 14, 2026 | AZ | 2 | TEEC NOS POS AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 88953557 | Sep 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | TEEC NOS POS AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 88904028 | Sep 2, 2026 | AZ | 2 | TEEC NOS POS AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 87225140 | Mar 4, 2026 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 86791482 | Dec 10, 2025 | NM | 3 | I-40 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85889960 | Sep 25, 2025 | NM | 1 | NM |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
2 | 393.9, 393.45D | Yes |
| 85633067 | Aug 28, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.45, 396.5B | Yes |
| 85361035 | Jul 29, 2025 | NM | 2 | VAUGHN INSPECTION STATION |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45PC | Yes |
| 83566153 | Jan 6, 2025 | NM | 3 | I25 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
|
1 | 392.2C | No |
| 83134400 | Nov 11, 2024 | NM | 2 | I 40 W |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
|
2 | 392.9A, 393.9 | Yes |
| 82788380 | Sep 23, 2024 | AZ | 1 | TEEC NOS POS AZ |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82745969 | Sep 23, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82745962 | Sep 23, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES SEMI-TRAILER
Ticket: Load
|
0 | — | No |
| 82509529 | Aug 27, 2024 | NM | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81703709 | May 23, 2024 | NM | 2 | ON PETE V DOMENICI INTERNATION |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81496143 | Apr 30, 2024 | NM | 2 | I-10 W |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.43, 391.11(b)(5), 390.21(b) | Yes |
| 80903812 | Feb 19, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80880980 | Feb 18, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80880975 | Feb 18, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 80878763 | Feb 16, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80878055 | Feb 16, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80872410 | Feb 15, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80872409 | Feb 15, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80872284 | Feb 15, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80872260 | Feb 15, 2024 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0710516619 | May 21, 2024 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710747775 | Feb 9, 2023 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710307730 | Aug 15, 2017 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710378974 | Mar 27, 2017 | NM | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0710240618 | May 26, 2015 | NM | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0022179989 | Aug 30, 2012 | NM | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NM0030024600 | Sep 26, 2011 | NM | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0022067624 | Apr 27, 2011 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0201004413 | Feb 24, 2010 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0022164222 | Jul 31, 2007 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0022733808 | Mar 22, 2007 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 12 | 0 |
| TEEC NOS POS AZ | AZ | 4 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
| I-10 W | NM | 1 | 1 |
| I25 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 W | NM | 1 | 1 |
| I40 W | NM | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
| NM | NM | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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