JTL GROUP INC
BILLINGS, MT
DBA: KNIFE RIVER
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JTL GROUP INC (USDOT 474284) 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 Officer(s): CALVIN R DEWALL (Company officer); MALCOLM D LONG (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/474284/ As of: Jul 16, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 2% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.6% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=2032 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 470 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 315 | 9 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 95 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 101 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.13% | 10.64% | — |
| 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
JTL GROUP INC is a corporation based in BILLINGS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 474284. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 397 power units and 149 drivers, with 101 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.6%. 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.
JTL GROUP INC is a large fleet, operating 397 power units and 149 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Billings, MT. Across 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
53 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 15% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (49) and WY (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.6% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 397 power units (large fleet) and 149 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Trail king are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,032 ACTIVE carriers operating 198–596 power units (±50% of this carrier's 397 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 51 | |
| Peterbilt | 29 | |
| Trlk | 6 | |
| Trail King | 5 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Beal | 3 | |
| Clen | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 3.73 | 4 | — | 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 (101 rows) View all 101 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88141777 | Jun 12, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87648108 | Apr 21, 2026 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87593340 | Apr 14, 2026 | MT | 2 | LOLO MT |
VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87533280 | Apr 6, 2026 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87529178 | Apr 2, 2026 | MT | 3 | WHITEHALL MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87458006 | Mar 26, 2026 | MT | 3 | HAMILTON MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87433198 | Mar 23, 2026 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87273044 | Mar 10, 2026 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86860978 | Jan 20, 2026 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86860975 | Jan 20, 2026 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86657867 | Dec 23, 2025 | MT | 3 | BIGFORK MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86429904 | Nov 25, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 86415850 | Nov 19, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86316745 | Nov 13, 2025 | MT | 2 | COLUMBIA FALLS MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86316681 | Nov 12, 2025 | MT | 2 | LOLO MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86306584 | Nov 6, 2025 | MT | 3 | BOZEMAN MT |
OSHKOSH MO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86105899 | Oct 20, 2025 | MT | 3 | POLSON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85824128 | Sep 19, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85819586 | Sep 18, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85831197 | Sep 17, 2025 | MT | 2 | KALISPELL MT |
WHITE GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 172.519D1-HMPMC | No |
| 85684408 | Sep 3, 2025 | WY | 1 | I25 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85704521 | Sep 2, 2025 | MT | 2 | MISSOULA MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85541841 | Aug 18, 2025 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85517789 | Aug 15, 2025 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85517164 | Aug 14, 2025 | MT | 1 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E, 393.95F | No |
Recent Crashes (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202602848 | May 26, 2026 | WY | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| MT2350195119 | Oct 9, 2023 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT2350194205 | Aug 18, 2023 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0202309500 | Jul 27, 2023 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2350188317 | Mar 6, 2023 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202204062 | Feb 10, 2022 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202109200 | Aug 11, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202106068 | Jun 3, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202104767 | May 6, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2150161872 | Feb 1, 2021 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2050139263 | Sep 18, 2020 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202006105 | Jun 16, 2020 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2050137351 | Jan 13, 2020 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1950129685 | Jul 26, 2019 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1950128387 | Apr 17, 2019 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0201806676 | Jun 14, 2018 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1750077309 | Jun 15, 2017 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0201703340 | Feb 13, 2017 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1750096302 | Jan 18, 2017 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0201611210 | Sep 9, 2016 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1650069608 | Jul 18, 2016 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1601001890 | Apr 20, 2016 | MT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WY0201511299 | Sep 18, 2015 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1550075970 | Aug 7, 2015 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1550074826 | Jun 12, 2015 | MT | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALISPELL MT | MT | 16 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 12 | 0 |
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 8 | 1 |
| CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | 7 | 6 |
| MISSOULA MT | MT | 5 | 2 |
| SWAN LAKE | MT | 4 | 0 |
| LARAMIE POE | WY | 4 | 2 |
| BIGFORK MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| BILLINGS EB SCALE | MT | 3 | 0 |
| CLEARWATER | MT | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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