NIGHTWIND TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1834413 • 1420 ROSEBUD LANE, BILLINGS, MT, 59101
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-781985 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 20, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-02 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-02 | ACTIVE | Feb 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-01 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-01 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS131929-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3704459 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2021 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP88830A | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2012 | Apr 9, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP88830A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 5, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS131929-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3704459 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP88830A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2013 | Apr 9, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP88830A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-781985 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-781985 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC781985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2026 |
| MC781985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2026 |
| MC781985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MC781985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 |
| MC781985 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 10, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC781985 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MC781985 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2012 |
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 • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | 85603090 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 2 | SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.60C, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.201A-VUCS | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82788833 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| May 20, 2024 | 81709543 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81681154 | BOZEMAN MT | MT | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95(f), 396.5(b) | No |
| May 13, 2024 | 81648175 | LAUREL MT | MT | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 7, 2024 | 81584572 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 2 | INTERSTATE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 80001553 | JOLIET MT | MT | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79599657 | BILLINGS EB SCALE | MT | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 393.70(b)(1)(i), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79189058 | BELGRADE | MT | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2, 393.60(c), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| May 26, 2023 | 78760551 | Roadside | MT | Level 2 | BETT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 393.104(f)(3), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +45.3802 -110.7224 | ...D75058 | NIGHTWIND TRUCKING LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2021-0045-MT0391 | Nov 5, 2021 | 382.301(a); 387.7(a); 391.51(b)(7) | $1,980 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records