BEN THOMAS
USDOT 1597576 • DBA: HIGH MARK TRUCKING • 3980 US HWY 312, BILLINGS, MT, 59105
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-591004 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 26, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT21509A | ON FILE | Apr 26, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00335202 | ON FILE | Jan 29, 2008 | Nov 12, 2008 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN317403 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN280371 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6288195 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6288195 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0021932 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2015 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0021932 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0021932 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2014 | May 21, 2015 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512468 | REPLACED | May 6, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512468 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2012 | May 6, 2014 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512468 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512468 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2011 | Jun 26, 2012 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512468 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2011 | Sep 17, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS006670 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2008 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMW03361 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2007 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS001713 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2007 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00335201 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2007 | Apr 24, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00335201 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2007 | Jan 29, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT21509A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN317403 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN280371 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6288195 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6288195 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021932 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021932 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021932 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512468 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512468 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512468 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512468 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2012 | Jun 26, 2012 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512468 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2011 | Sep 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00335202 | CARGO | Nov 12, 2008 | Nov 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS006670 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMW03361 | CARGO | Jan 29, 2008 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS001713 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2008 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00335201 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2007 | Apr 24, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00335201 | CARGO | Jan 29, 2007 | Jan 29, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-591004 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2017 |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2015 |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2015 |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2012 |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2011 |
| MC591004 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 25, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC591004 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2008 |
| MC591004 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2007 | REVOKED | Sep 19, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 84909581 | FORSYTH MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84678219 | SIDNEY MT | MT | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82517313 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81292556 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 3 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 79796737 | BILLINGS | MT | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records