CLIFF REED INC

USDOT 172646 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: TERRY LEE REED Company officer 2: CLIFTON REED General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay +2 more Based in CORVALLIS, MT Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Sep 26, 1993
Policy effective · Mar 20, 2020
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1565 days Jun 14, 1989 → Sep 26, 1993
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 66.7% vs 23.4% national (+43.3 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: TERRY LEE REED
Company officer 2: CLIFTON REED
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CLIFF REED INC (USDOT 172646)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): TERRY LEE REED (Company officer); CLIFTON REED (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1565 days — Jun 14, 1989 → Sep 26, 1993
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 66.7% vs 23.4% national (+43.3 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/172646/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 172646
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC138624
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer TERRY LEE REED
Company officer 2 CLIFTON REED
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Paper Products, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 449,337 mi
Contact & address
Physical
656 WILLOW CREEK RD
CORVALLIS, MT 59828-9717
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 172646
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 449,337 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.67 vs 1.80 -0.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 40 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33%
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
6
Drivers
5
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
40 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CLIFF REED INC is a corporation based in CORVALLIS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 172646. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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 overview

CLIFF REED INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Corvallis, MT. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CANAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (4) and WA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Western tr, and Aspen camp are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 14, 1989 to Sep 26, 1993 (1565 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-04

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) 4 1 25.0% Mar 23, 2026
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2026
Washington (WA) 1 1 100.0% May 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 5
Western Tr 4
Kenworth 2
Aspen Camp 1
Wese 1
Western 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 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.81 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 2.80 3 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87499735 Apr 2, 2026 ID 2 RIGGINS ID
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87433120 Mar 23, 2026 MT 2 HAUGAN MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85807764 Sep 11, 2025 MT 2 EMIGRANT MT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.106D-C, 392.2-SLL Yes
85005057 Jun 17, 2025 MT 1 POLSON MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.9A-LBL, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
84872882 Jun 4, 2025 MT 3 CLEARWATER MT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84857319 May 30, 2025 WA 2 SPRAGUE WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.87A-FPLR, 393.104B-C Yes
79560971 Aug 30, 2023 MT 2 CLEARWATER
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78649643 May 15, 2023 ID 3 US95MP61
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
78496673 Apr 26, 2023 MT 2 HARLOWTON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (40 rows) View all 40 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MT2650216829 Jan 13, 2026 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT2550210225 Jun 26, 2025 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MT1950132699 Nov 19, 2019 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MT1950126751 Feb 11, 2019 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
ID18C4961890 Aug 29, 2018 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
ID18C4944510 Jul 30, 2018 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1750100585 Jun 21, 2017 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MT1750096123 Jan 10, 2017 MT 0 2 Yes No Injury
ID15C4103440 Oct 29, 2015 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1550077314 Aug 11, 2015 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
ID15C4075680 Aug 9, 2015 ID 0 1 Yes No Injury
ID14C3812070 Oct 7, 2014 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1250044852 Nov 11, 2012 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
UT1200415504 May 31, 2012 UT 0 0 Yes No Tow
ID09C2369060 Jun 1, 2009 ID 0 2 No No Injury
WA000E003469 Jan 30, 2008 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0617431219 Dec 29, 2006 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0517480806 Aug 9, 2005 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
ID05C0949410 Feb 9, 2005 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0414101101 Nov 2, 2004 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
UT004G015760 Nov 1, 2004 UT 0 1 Yes No Injury
MT0416540604 Jun 17, 2004 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
ID04C0613090 Jan 26, 2004 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
ID0292500320 Nov 16, 2002 ID 0 2 No No Injury
WY02037C271B Mar 27, 2002 WY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC145428 common N
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP57639A 91X $1,000,000 Mar 20, 2020 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 742751001 BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 2018 Mar 20, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF004511 BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 2015 Sep 26, 2018 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2357028R BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 2006 Sep 26, 2015 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2357028R BIPD/Primary Feb 2, 2006 Sep 26, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2357028R CARGO Feb 2, 2006 Sep 26, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9-PY 79 BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 1996 Feb 2, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9-PY 79 BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 1996 Mar 9, 2006 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9-PY 79 CARGO Sep 26, 1996 Feb 2, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9-PY 79 CARGO Sep 26, 1996 Mar 9, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 403826 BIPD/Primary Sep 26, 1993 Nov 1, 1996 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1565 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 14, 1989 to Sep 26, 1993
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 34TMVE9701 CARGO Sep 26, 1985 Sep 26, 1996 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 34 TM GM8449 CARGO Sep 26, 1982 Apr 27, 1985 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. LHT 2 91 18 30 BIPD Sep 26, 1981 Jun 14, 1989 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 20, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Mar 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Sep 26, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 25, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Sep 26, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  6. Sep 22, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Sep 26, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  8. Sep 26, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  9. Mar 9, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  10. Feb 2, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  11. Dec 14, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Nov 1, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Sep 26, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jul 19, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jun 14, 1989
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jun 14, 1989
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1565 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 26, 1993)
  20. Apr 27, 1985
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Mar 30, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Dec 19, 1983
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Sep 22, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Mar 23, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Aug 21, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Apr 23, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
RIGGINS ID ID 1 0
US95MP61 ID 1 0
CLEARWATER MT 1 0
CLEARWATER MT MT 1 0
EMIGRANT MT MT 1 1
HARLOWTON MT 1 0
HAUGAN MT MT 1 0
POLSON MT MT 1 0
SPRAGUE WA WA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify CLIFF REED 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 CLIFF REED INC

Is CLIFF REED INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CLIFF REED INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 172646 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 CLIFF REED INC's safety rating?
CLIFF REED INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CLIFF REED INC had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for CLIFF REED 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 CLIFF REED INC's out-of-service rate?
CLIFF REED INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (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 CLIFF REED INC based?
CLIFF REED INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 656 WILLOW CREEK RD, CORVALLIS, Montana 59828-9717. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CLIFF REED INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. CLIFF REED INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC138624). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CLIFF REED INC operate?
CLIFF REED INC self-reports 6 power units and 5 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 CLIFF REED INC had any crashes?
40 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CLIFF REED 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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