MONTANA CONTAINERS SALES AND RENTALS LLC

USDOT 3998836 • 1202 S 32ND ST W SUITE M, BILLINGS, MT, 59102

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,998,836
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4068942566
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
51,000
Physical Address
1202 S 32ND ST W SUITE M, BILLINGS, MT, 59102
Mailing Address
PO BOX 80067, BILLINGS, MT, 59108
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 15, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1502338ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP 1306544ON FILEFeb 15, 2023Aug 21, 2024

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA1642570REPLACEDDec 19, 2022Feb 15, 2023
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA1642570CANCELLEDDec 19, 2022Mar 17, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP 1306544BIPD/PrimaryAug 21, 2024Aug 21, 2024
TERM/CANCLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA1642570BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA1642570BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1502338MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 6, 2023Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
65%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
29
Violations
55
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states29 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (55 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (55 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209B-STWLOOSHub/bearing defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.90vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 202687144069BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Jan 22, 202686860151BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 19, 202686850944FARGO NDNDLevel 3DAKOTA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLMLNo
Nov 6, 202586306102BILLINGS MTMTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 6, 202586305933BILLINGS MTMTLevel 5DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 202586250264BILLINGS MTMTLevel 5FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Oct 22, 202586174352BILLINGS MTMTLevel 1DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Oct 8, 202586013129FORSYTH MTMTLevel 2KALYN CO. SEMI-TRAILER6393.60C, 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-BYes
Jul 22, 202585309761I25 NORTHBOUND MP 264WYLevel 2KALY SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLFY, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
May 23, 202584765536BROADUS MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E1PCNo
Mar 13, 202584141849WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFRYes
Mar 6, 202584075163BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 30, 202583737134BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.100B-CYes
Jan 2, 202583534396CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 3DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLUCR, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 24, 202483479022WILLOW SPRINGS MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Dec 18, 202483434854CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 3, 202483320984BILLINGS MTMTLevel 1KALYN CO. SEMI-TRAILER6393.53B-B, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Oct 10, 202482885746BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202482684377SHERIDAN/DIETZ POEWYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.55(e)No
Aug 7, 202482366328BILLINGS MTMTLevel 5FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 9, 202482101221COLSTRIP MTMTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 2, 202485003352VALIER MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Feb 28, 202481021966BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1393.104F3-CNo
Feb 2, 202480769559CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11393.47(e), 393.60(c), 393.207(a)Yes
Jan 8, 202480564671TILFORD SDSDLevel 2KALYN CO. SEMI-TRAILER2393.130B-CHVE, 392.2-SLLYes
Dec 27, 202380499823FORSYTH MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202380409442GREAT FALLS MTMTLevel 2KAYWOOD HO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 2, 202379319090RoadsideMTLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21T(b), 393.95(a), 393.95(f)No
Apr 13, 202378355976BOZEMANMTLevel 22393.67, 396.17(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 27.3% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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