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SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC

DBA: SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING CO

USDOT 30043 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: LARRY GOODSELL Additional owner: LEWIS GOODSELL General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Based in MISSOULA, MT Grade B · 84
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 22, 2022
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: LARRY GOODSELL
Additional owner: LEWIS GOODSELL
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC (USDOT 30043)
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): LARRY GOODSELL (Owner); LEWIS GOODSELL (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/30043/
As of: Jul 21, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281595 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 30043
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC154277
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner LARRY GOODSELL
Additional owner LEWIS GOODSELL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 143,144 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 544-9718
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3239 KECK STREET
MISSOULA, MT 59804
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 30043
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 143,144 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC is a individual based in MISSOULA, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 30043. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Missoula, MT. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MT (2) and OR (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,595 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,595 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,595 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% May 22, 2025
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Sep 10, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Wabash National 3
Unknown 1
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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84795023 May 22, 2025 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA22605 · 3AKJGLD59ESFX7123
0 — No
82618443 Sep 10, 2024 OR 1 CASCADE LOCKS OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA22605 · 3AKJGLD59ESFX7123
0 — No
82067153 Jul 3, 2024 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA22605 · 3AKJGLD59ESFX7123
0 — No
81480434 Apr 24, 2024 MT 2 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA22605 · 3AKJGLD59ESFX7123
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX001339141 Oct 27, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX001347421 Oct 26, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1550070884 Sep 9, 2015 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC154277
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Dec 22, 2016 MC154277 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 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. GWP29647A 91X $1,000,000 Dec 22, 2022 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP29647A BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2019 Dec 22, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP29647A BIPD/Primary — Dec 20, 2016 Jun 1, 2019 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP29647A CARGO — May 8, 2005 Jan 24, 2017 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP29647A BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2005 Jan 24, 2017 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP29647A BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2005 Dec 20, 2016 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 454952 CARGO — May 8, 2004 May 8, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 454952 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2004 May 8, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 433077 CARGO — Dec 26, 2000 May 8, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 433077 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2000 May 8, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 433077 CARGO — May 8, 2000 Dec 26, 2000 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 433077 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2000 Dec 26, 2000 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN259006 CARGO — May 8, 1998 May 8, 2000 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN259006 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 1998 May 8, 2000 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC043556 CARGO — May 8, 1997 May 8, 1998 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 329343 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 1997 May 8, 1998 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC038565 CARGO — May 8, 1996 May 8, 1997 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 306997 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 1996 May 8, 1997 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC032005 CARGO — May 8, 1995 May 8, 1996 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 306635 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 1995 May 8, 1996 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 292374 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 1994 May 8, 1995 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC020360 CARGO — May 8, 1994 May 8, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 22, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Jun 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. May 28, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Jan 24, 2017
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jan 24, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Dec 22, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Dec 20, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Nov 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. May 10, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. May 8, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  11. May 13, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. May 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. Dec 26, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  14. May 8, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 8, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. May 8, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. May 15, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. May 8, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. May 8, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. May 28, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. May 8, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. May 8, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. May 8, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. May 8, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Sep 22, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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 2 0
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
CASCADE LOCKS OR OR 1 0
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How to verify SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC

Is SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 30043 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC's safety rating? ▾
SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC based? ▾
SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3239 KECK STREET, MISSOULA, Montana 59804. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC154277). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC operate? ▾
SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SENTINEL DISTRIBUTING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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