AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS
DBA: A & I DISTRIBUTORS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 297 days Dec 7, 2001 → Sep 30, 2002
- Contract (Property) gap · 385 days Inactive Feb 28, 2002 → reinstated Mar 20, 2003
- 1 fatality on crash record 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS (USDOT 406419) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 297 days — Dec 7, 2001 → Sep 30, 2002 • Contract (Property) gap · 385 days — Inactive Feb 28, 2002 → reinstated Mar 20, 2003 • 1 fatality on crash record — 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/406419/ As of: Jul 25, 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.1% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 8.1% vs peer median 18.4% (better). n=9327 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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 25, 2009
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC207966ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 63 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 22 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 135 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5% | — |
| 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
AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS is a corporation based in BILLINGS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 406419. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 104 power units and 103 drivers, with 135 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.1%. 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.
AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS is a large fleet, operating 104 power units and 103 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Billings, MT. Across 89 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.
89 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (29) and WA (20), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
5.6% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 104 power units (large fleet) and 103 drivers; Mack, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 9,327 ACTIVE carriers operating 52–156 power units (±50% of this carrier's 104 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 28, 2002 to Mar 20, 2003 (385 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 7, 2001 to Sep 30, 2002 (297 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 23 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 31 | |
| Peterbilt | 30 | |
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 1.54 | 2 | — | 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 (135 rows) View all 135 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88430432 | Jul 15, 2026 | ID | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 88338569 | Jul 7, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 87956286 | May 26, 2026 | OR | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87794835 | May 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87593410 | Apr 14, 2026 | MT | 1 | HAUGAN MT | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87409541 | Mar 24, 2026 | WY | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87426385 | Mar 23, 2026 | WA | 2 | FEDERAL WAY WA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87380940 | Mar 23, 2026 | ID | 1 | POCATELLO ID | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87372928 | Mar 19, 2026 | WY | 1 | SUNDANCE POE | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87307613 | Mar 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | — | 1 | — | No |
| 87187658 | Feb 26, 2026 | WA | 3 | NEWMAN LAKE WA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87147226 | Feb 26, 2026 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87140158 | Feb 24, 2026 | WY | 1 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87133446 | Feb 18, 2026 | MT | 3 | SCILIP MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87103993 | Feb 16, 2026 | WA | 2 | PASCO WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87013646 | Feb 4, 2026 | MT | 3 | BOULDER MT |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86922041 | Jan 30, 2026 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86928106 | Jan 29, 2026 | ND | 3 | NORWICH ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86735953 | Jan 8, 2026 | OR | 1 | WOODBURN OR |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86735629 | Jan 7, 2026 | ND | 3 | CARPIO ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86637315 | Dec 18, 2025 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 86600924 | Dec 18, 2025 | MT | 3 | GREAT FALLS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86479982 | Dec 2, 2025 | WY | 2 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86437060 | Nov 26, 2025 | WA | 3 | DEER PARK WA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86393359 | Nov 21, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202602708 | May 20, 2026 | WY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| OR2026430076 | Jan 28, 2026 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EE41884 | Jan 18, 2024 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EC66247 | Jul 19, 2022 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2150169249 | Oct 26, 2021 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID20C5598050 | Nov 11, 2020 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2005807641 | Oct 26, 2020 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2020430205 | Oct 1, 2020 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1950130770 | May 22, 2019 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001065667 | Nov 13, 2018 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID18C5068420 | Aug 31, 2018 | ID | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OR2018430043 | Feb 22, 2018 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID16C4328310 | Jul 21, 2016 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID15C4078300 | Sep 23, 2015 | ID | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2013240088 | Dec 23, 2013 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1202191201 | Dec 5, 2012 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID12C3199530 | Jun 6, 2012 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY11S047E201 | May 20, 2011 | WY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ID10C2770040 | Oct 7, 2010 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0613281208 | Dec 28, 2006 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0401121005 | Oct 18, 2004 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY94245F301A | Jun 30, 1994 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CWP2778540R | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2009 | Feb 25, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CWP2778540R | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 25, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CWP2778540R | 34 | — | Feb 25, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9845073 | CARGO | — | Sep 30, 2002 | Feb 25, 2009 | REPLACED |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9845073 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2002 | Feb 25, 2009 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 297 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 7, 2001 to Sep 30, 2002 | ||||||
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0852532 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 28, 1994 | Dec 7, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0852532 | CARGO | — | Jan 28, 1994 | Dec 7, 2001 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 21, 2010
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Feb 25, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 25, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 20, 2003
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Feb 28, 2002
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Feb 28, 2002authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 385 days (through Mar 20, 2003)
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Dec 7, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 7, 2001authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 7, 2001authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 7, 2001insurance gapCoverage gap: 297 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 30, 2002)
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 | 8 | 1 |
| HAVRE MT | MT | 5 | 1 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 4 | 0 |
| FRANNIE POE | WY | 4 | 0 |
| WOODBURN OR | OR | 3 | 0 |
| KELSO WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 3 | 0 |
| ALPINE POE | WY | 3 | 1 |
| CALDWELL ID | ID | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC207966
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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135 inspections
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22 reportable crashes
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How to verify AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS
- 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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