MONTANA FREIGHT INC
MODESTO, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MONTANA FREIGHT INC (USDOT 2513019) 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): MANVIR SINGH (Company officer); PINA KAUR (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2513019/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331323 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Mar 19, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC871657ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.35% | 4.35% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MONTANA FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in MODESTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2513019. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 34 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MONTANA FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, based in Modesto, CA. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 130% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (19) and OR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.0% of violations); top code 393.11A1-CSLRR (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Great Dane, Kenworth, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,323 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 18 | |
| Kenworth | 16 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Mack | 3 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.75 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.33 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.24 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88418402 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | No |
| 87600312 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87577464 | Apr 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87480852 | Apr 1, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87480851 | Apr 1, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87208012 | Mar 4, 2026 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87082045 | Feb 18, 2026 | OR | 3 | JUNIPER BUTTE OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86846005 | Jan 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86790053 | Jan 14, 2026 | OR | 3 | BEND OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86731594 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-LRR, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86545950 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86212892 | Oct 28, 2025 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86183820 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86061614 | Oct 14, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2105 WARDROBE AVE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86050149 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85973398 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85686511 | Sep 2, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85278142 | Jul 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85211222 | Jul 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84793245 | May 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | MADERA AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 84398762 | Apr 11, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84397815 | Mar 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83593786 | Jan 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 81621038 | May 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47(e) | No |
| 81201726 | Mar 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2652200060 | Jan 7, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2016 | MC871657-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
| Nov 30, 2015 | MC871657 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 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. | MCP81671A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 19, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1798169 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003725-01 | BIPD | — | Dec 16, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1003725-00 | BIPD | — | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41768 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 16, 2018 | Dec 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN198560 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005149-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005149-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005149-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005149-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 16, 2015 | Apr 28, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 17, 2022
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Mar 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2021
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Dec 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2020
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Dec 16, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2019
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Dec 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2018
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Dec 16, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Dec 12, 2016
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Aug 31, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 20, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 28, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 15, 2016
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Jul 15, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 11 | 3 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MODESTO AREA | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 2105 WARDROBE AVE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| BEND OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC871657
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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34 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify MONTANA FREIGHT INC
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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