REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC
DBA: REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL
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REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC is a motor carrier based in SIERRA BLANCA, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2978782. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Sierra Blanca, TX. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (2) and WY (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.11 (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 7 |
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86571555 | Dec 11, 2025 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A4-PBME | Yes |
| 85048809 | Jun 25, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 84701823 | May 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BOS, 396.3A1-TC, 393.47E | Yes |
| 82512769 | Aug 23, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.11, 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82072070 | Jul 8, 2024 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80452905 | Dec 19, 2023 | TX | 2 | US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 393.9 | No |
| 79675472 | Sep 14, 2023 | WI | 1 | wi-arcadia-(city) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.5(b), 395.8(e)(1), 393.47(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2026E31129 | Jan 7, 2026 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2022 | MC1108046 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 22, 2020 | MC1108046-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2910012790 | 91X | Jul 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA959887176 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02108935 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2108935 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2020 | Feb 14, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2108935 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2020 | Feb 4, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jul 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 4, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 22, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY | WY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1108046
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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