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MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC

DBA: MONTANA TRANSFER

USDOT 514197 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JARRET HOKE Company officer 2: MARC PETERSON General Freight Household Goods Based in MISSOULA, MT Grade A · 88
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 · Aug 13, 2018
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JARRET HOKE
Company officer 2: MARC PETERSON
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC (USDOT 514197)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): JARRET HOKE (Company officer); MARC PETERSON (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:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/514197/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67533 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 514197
MC / docket MC121089
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JARRET HOKE
Company officer 2 MARC PETERSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods
Fleet size 15 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 80,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 728-8080
Email: [email protected]
Physical
209 COMMERCE ST
MISSOULA, MT 59808
Mailing
PO BOX 16065
MISSOULA, MT 59808
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 514197
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 80,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 11 0 0

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

Power Units
15
Drivers
8
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC is a corporation based in MISSOULA, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 514197. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 8 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 overview

MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Missoula, MT. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MT (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 390.21T(c) (390.21T(c)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 67,533 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,533 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 67,533 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +87.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 17.00 17 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82112723 Jul 9, 2024 MT 1 BUTTE MT
KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT S09253 · 2NKMHZ7X02M892594
8 396.3(a)(1), 393.95(f), 390.21T(c) Yes
78651251 May 16, 2023 WY 1 wy-sheridan/dietz-poe
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA28514 · 1XPBDP9X3KD613116
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.78, 393.53(b) Yes
78355898 Apr 13, 2023 MT 1 — — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MT1550070832 Jan 14, 2015 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC121089
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CPP1077420 91X $750,000 Aug 13, 2018 On file ACTIVE
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY CPP1077420 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2013 Aug 13, 2018 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY CPP1077420 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2013 Sep 6, 2018 CANCELLED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 006266504 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2003 Sep 12, 2013 CANCELLED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 003295158 CARGO — Aug 13, 2003 Sep 12, 2013 CANCELLED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 006266504 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2003 Aug 13, 2013 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8H1 MZG 807 644 54 CARGO — Aug 13, 2000 Sep 21, 2003 CANCELLED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8H1 MZG 807 644 54 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2000 Sep 21, 2003 CANCELLED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8G2 MZI 8034 1273 CARGO — Jan 12, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8G2 MZI 8034 1273 CARGO — Jan 12, 1996 May 21, 2001 CANCELLED
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA IM-7610248 CARGO — May 1, 1994 Jan 12, 1996 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY MZG 8057 3809 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 1993 May 21, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 19, 2024
    authority
    DISMISSED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Sep 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 13, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 12, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 12, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Aug 13, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Nov 28, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Sep 21, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 21, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 21, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 13, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 12, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  13. Sep 19, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Sep 3, 1987
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Jan 26, 1966
    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
BUTTE MT MT 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.55(c)(2) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a)(1) Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC

  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 MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC

Is MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 514197 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 MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC 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 MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC based? ▾
MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 209 COMMERCE ST, MISSOULA, Montana 59808. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC121089). 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 MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC operate? ▾
MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC self-reports 15 power units and 8 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 MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for MONTANA TRANSFER & STORAGE INC 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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