PROTECH STEEL LLC
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — PROTECH STEEL LLC (USDOT 2982449) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2982449/ As of: Jul 19, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 8.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.2% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93852 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 61 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.98% | 11.63% | — |
| 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
PROTECH STEEL LLC is a motor carrier based in GREAT FALLS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2982449. 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 11 power units and 23 drivers, with 61 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.2%. 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.
PROTECH STEEL LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 23 drivers, based in Great Falls, MT. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 236% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (33) and WY (12), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
19.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.3% of violations); top code 393.95A1 (Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Ford, Unknown, 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 93,852 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 23 | |
| Peterbilt | 14 | |
| Unknown | 10 | |
| Wilson | 10 | |
| Dodge | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Fontaine | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.46 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 2.50 | 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 (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87602002 | Apr 15, 2026 | CO | 2 | WOODROW CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87596161 | Apr 15, 2026 | WY | 3 | SAND DRAW |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87422464 | Mar 26, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 393.78A-WS, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87384419 | Mar 23, 2026 | WY | 1 | ALPINE POE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.43DBMA, 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 87334001 | Mar 18, 2026 | WY | 3 | TORRINGTON POE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI, 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| 87256618 | Mar 4, 2026 | MT | 1 | CLEARWATER MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87176798 | Feb 23, 2026 | MT | 1 | HARLOWTON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87144442 | Feb 19, 2026 | MT | 3 | LIMA MT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
|
0 | — | No |
| 87048997 | Feb 9, 2026 | MT | 3 | THOMPSON FALLS MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86874332 | Jan 21, 2026 | MT | 3 | TROY MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86256377 | Nov 4, 2025 | WY | 1 | BONDURANT |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86058891 | Oct 14, 2025 | WY | 1 | DANIEL |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 85908109 | Sep 25, 2025 | WY | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3A1E-PNCNB | Yes |
| 85772963 | Sep 10, 2025 | MT | 1 | BIG SKY MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.48A-BIHE | No |
| 85452684 | Aug 7, 2025 | MT | 1 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85450173 | Aug 6, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85439418 | Aug 5, 2025 | MT | 3 | THREE FORKS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85383709 | Jul 31, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.34C | Yes |
| 85242319 | Jul 15, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85218786 | Jul 15, 2025 | MT | 2 | HAVRE MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 85010390 | Jun 19, 2025 | MT | 1 | GREAT FALLS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84974164 | Jun 17, 2025 | MT | 3 | ARMINGTON MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84663060 | May 13, 2025 | MT | 1 | SIDNEY MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 84599668 | May 5, 2025 | MT | 1 | CLEARWATER MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84570357 | Apr 29, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
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 | 6 | 0 |
| GREAT FALLS MT | MT | 6 | 0 |
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 5 | 0 |
| HAVRE MT | MT | 3 | 1 |
| THREE FORKS MT | MT | 3 | 1 |
| LIMA MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| ALPINE POE | WY | 2 | 1 |
| PARKING AREA | WY | 2 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WOODROW CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 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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