JD THINNING INC
USDOT 2340261 • 231 KINNIKINNICK LANE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT, 59912
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,340,261
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4062121312
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
169,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
231 KINNIKINNICK LANE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT, 59912
Mailing Address
PO BOX 4744, WHITEFISH, MT, 59937
Contact
Phone: 4062121312
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1343036 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 3, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAW 59961853 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 5, 2022 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAW 59961853 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAW 59961853 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAW 59961853 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAW 59961853 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BAW 59961853 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BAW 59961853 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BAW 59961853 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BAW 59961853 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BAW 59961853 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1343036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 |
| MC1343036 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
23
Violations
41
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
4.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
4
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 23 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (41 violations from 23 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.78vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (23 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
20 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-052025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
fmcsa-enforcement
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2022-0015-MT6198 | Jan 6, 2022 | 382.301(a) | $6,030 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 1, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1343036 Certificate
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Crashes0 crash records
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Inspections23 inspection records
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StationKALISPELL MT
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StationCOLUMBIA FALLS MT
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StationWHITEFISH MT
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