PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED

USDOT 1868066 • 4416 3RD AVE N, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405-1425

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,868,066
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4068994152
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
259,247
Physical Address
4416 3RD AVE N, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405-1425
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6945, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405-1425
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 56.3%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 32.9 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 12, 2009
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-686311ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-686311ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP64945AON FILEAug 12, 2009Dec 7, 2022
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP64945AON FILEAug 12, 2009Dec 7, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP64945ACARGODec 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP64945ABIPD/PrimaryDec 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC686311MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 17, 2009Unknown
MC686311MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 17, 2009Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
ALERT
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
21%
Vehicle Maintenance
16%
ALERT

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
125
30 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
56.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state32 inspections

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Violation Summary (125 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (125 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)605Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing52Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRWCFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.70B2-CDKPECoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70C-CDTHSWCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
56.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+32.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.91vs nat'l 1.80
+2.11 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 20, 202687158444HARLOWTON MTMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER6393.9A-LRLI, 393.45D-B, 396.3A1-BALRYes
Feb 12, 202687083464ARMINGTON MTMTLevel 1TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Jan 28, 202686904901CARTER MTMTLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR5390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
Sep 22, 202585838516HAVRE MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Sep 11, 202585746558CHESTER MTMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C, 393.75A1-TEPBMYes
Sep 9, 202585720140GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER1393.60CNo
Sep 4, 202585681437CARTER MTMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jul 17, 202585268791ARMINGTON MTMTLevel 1TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER14393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI, 393.205C-WRYes
May 6, 202584589955GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Apr 10, 202584362388GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LRLI, 393.201A-FRWCYes
Apr 5, 202584322547CHESTER MTMTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Mar 25, 202584238121CARTER MTMTLevel 1WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER12396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Feb 27, 202583992196HAVRE MTMTLevel 2WESTERN TR SEMI-TRAILER3393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.9C2-OOSOYes
Feb 27, 202584009785FORT BENTON MTMTLevel 2WESTERN TR SEMI-TRAILER10396.17C-PI, 392.16AD, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Nov 14, 202483171994HAVRE MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Sep 17, 202482679458CHESTER MTMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 392.2, 393.205(c)Yes
Aug 21, 202482452063HAVRE MTMTLevel 2STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jul 25, 202482222586CONRAD MTMTLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.9(a), 393.53(b)No
May 30, 202481744756FORT BENTON MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 13, 202481595655ARMINGTON JUNCTION WEIGH STATIMTLevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
May 7, 202481540441BELT MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR9396.17(c), 393.201(a), 393.11(a)(1)Yes
May 1, 202481539245BUTTE MTMTLevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 5, 202480764751CONRAD MTMTLevel 3STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Dec 11, 202380350891CHESTER MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 10, 202379886027BLACK EAGLE, MTMTLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 393.205(c)Yes
Jul 18, 202379189042HAVRE SCALEMTLevel 2DOEP SEMI-TRAILER4396.5(b), 393.45(d), 393.9(a)Yes
Jul 12, 202379137523HAVRE MTMTLevel 3DOEP FULL TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 29, 202379038095ARMINGTON, MTMTLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.9(a)No
May 31, 202378790624CHESTER MTMTLevel 2TRLR FULL TRAILER3393.75(c), 393.9(a)No
May 10, 202378598724GORE HILL SCALE - A SITEMTLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.60(c), 393.205(c)No
May 10, 202378598773HAVRE SCALEMTLevel 2DOEP SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(a)(1), 392.2Yes
May 2, 202378521356HAVRE SCALEMTLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 68.2% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CHESTER MT5 · 2 OOS
HAVRE MT5 · 3 OOS
HAVRE SCALE3 · 2 OOS
CARTER MT3 · 2 OOS
GREAT FALLS MT3 · 2 OOS
FORT BENTON MT2 · 1 OOS
ARMINGTON MT2 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 25, 2025MTTOW00+47.9810 -110.7753...310103PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED
Sep 12, 2024MTTOW00+47.4947 -111.2151...Z12276PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED
Jan 7, 2022MTTOW00+47.9806 -111.7680...310105PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED
Aug 25, 2021MTINJURY01+47.8134 -112.1087...310105PRIMESOURCE INCORPORATED

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 25, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 7, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 25, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MT
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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