EMPIRE BUILDING MATERIALS INC
BELGRADE, MT
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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EMPIRE BUILDING MATERIALS INC (USDOT 26755) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/26755/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.4% vs peer median 15.5% (worse). n=29333 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 300 JACKRABBIT LANE → 300 N JACKRABBIT LN · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 87 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.64% | 10.91% | — |
| 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
EMPIRE BUILDING MATERIALS INC is a corporation based in BELGRADE, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 26755. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 35 power units and 16 drivers, with 87 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.4%. 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.
EMPIRE BUILDING MATERIALS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Belgrade, MT. Across 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.8% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
61 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 154% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (45) and WY (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Kenworth, Wilson tra, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,333 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 300 JACKRABBIT LANE 300 N JACKRABBIT LNSeen 20 times · first Jun 29, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 49 | |
| Wilson | 35 | |
| Great Dane | 25 | |
| Peterbilt | 22 | |
| Western Star | 5 | |
| Fontaine | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 3.12 | 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 (87 rows) View all 87 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88018333 | Jun 2, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87849582 | May 14, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100B-C, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 87607475 | Apr 17, 2026 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87601756 | Apr 15, 2026 | ND | 1 | BEACH ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87517857 | Apr 6, 2026 | MT | 2 | HUNTLEY MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87499413 | Apr 2, 2026 | MT | 3 | THOMPSON FALLS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87476463 | Apr 1, 2026 | ID | 2 | KOOSKIA ID |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87187739 | Feb 24, 2026 | MT | 2 | LINCOLN MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 87176667 | Feb 23, 2026 | MT | 1 | HARLOWTON MT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87143606 | Feb 19, 2026 | MT | 3 | PLAINS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86860682 | Jan 22, 2026 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86825161 | Jan 15, 2026 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86814539 | Jan 15, 2026 | MT | 1 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86760645 | Jan 6, 2026 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86657679 | Dec 23, 2025 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86477588 | Dec 3, 2025 | ID | 2 | LEWISTON ID |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86419801 | Nov 20, 2025 | MT | 3 | NOXON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86075934 | Oct 10, 2025 | MT | 1 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86001210 | Oct 7, 2025 | MT | 2 | TROY MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85976881 | Sep 30, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85903480 | Sep 25, 2025 | SD | 3 | STURGIS SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85886302 | Sep 19, 2025 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85729110 | Sep 3, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85651552 | Sep 2, 2025 | MT | 3 | HAVRE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85387903 | Aug 1, 2025 | MT | 3 | DIXON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT2450148855 | Jul 12, 2024 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT2450198723 | May 17, 2024 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT2350178394 | Feb 14, 2023 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2150170340 | Oct 21, 2021 | MT | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MT2150163113 | Mar 3, 2021 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID10C2813670 | Dec 2, 2010 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY080062C311 | Mar 31, 2008 | WY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT0514990204 | Feb 21, 2005 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0316210905 | Sep 8, 2003 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT0316080706 | Jul 24, 2003 | MT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT0313250605 | Jun 30, 2003 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID9905100140 | Feb 26, 1999 | ID | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY98141C031A | Mar 3, 1998 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 9 | 1 |
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 9 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 5 | 0 |
| GREAT FALLS MT | MT | 4 | 1 |
| HARLOWTON | MT | 3 | 0 |
| HARLOWTON MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| HAVRE MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| PLAINS MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | MT | 3 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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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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