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GARY BICHSEL

FROMBERG, MT

DBA: BXL

USDOT 560808 Active PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE PARTNERSHIP Partner: GARY BICHSEL Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Based in FROMBERG, MT Grade A · 94
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
Coverage resumed · Feb 19, 1997
Contract (Property) reinstated · Feb 26, 1997
Policy effective · Dec 19, 2022
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 295 days Apr 30, 1996 → Feb 19, 1997
  • Contract (Property) gap · 225 days Inactive Jul 16, 1996 → reinstated Feb 26, 1997
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: GARY BICHSEL
Cargo: Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GARY BICHSEL (USDOT 560808)
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): GARY BICHSEL (Partner)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 295 days — Apr 30, 1996 → Feb 19, 1997
  • Contract (Property) gap · 225 days — Inactive Jul 16, 1996 → reinstated Feb 26, 1997

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/560808/
As of: Jul 20, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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=240321 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 560808
In FMCSA records since Apr 19, 1994 (~32y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner GARY BICHSEL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 45,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 855-0334
Physical
33 MATHIS RD
FROMBERG, MT 59029
Mailing
PO BOX 157
FROMBERG, MT 59029
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 560808
In FMCSA records since Apr 19, 1994 (~32y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 45,000 mi
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
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 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 2 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
2 all-time
Authorities
2
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GARY BICHSEL is a partnership based in FROMBERG, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 560808. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

GARY BICHSEL is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a partnership, with 29 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fromberg, MT. FMCSA records show no roadside inspections in the last 24 months but 1 reportable crash during the same window. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 240,321 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,321 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 240,321 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 16, 1996 to Feb 26, 1997 (225 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 30, 1996 to Feb 19, 1997 (295 days)
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 (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78306287 Apr 6, 2023 IA 3 — — 1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KY0073139144 Jan 6, 2025 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT0216441101 Nov 2, 2002 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC275030
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →
common
MC288935
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC275030 common INACTIVE —
Unknown MC288935 common N —
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 28, 2022 MC275030-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0183330002 91X $750,000 Dec 19, 2022 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0183330001 BIPD/Primary — Oct 9, 2021 Nov 25, 2022 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2601021 BIPD/Primary — Oct 9, 2014 Oct 9, 2021 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2601021 BIPD/Primary — Oct 9, 2014 Nov 4, 2021 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2505406 BIPD/Primary — Oct 31, 2012 Nov 6, 2014 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2505406 BIPD/Primary — Oct 31, 2012 Oct 9, 2014 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494269 CARGO — May 30, 2004 Dec 11, 2012 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494269 BIPD/Primary — May 30, 2004 Oct 31, 2012 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2494269 BIPD/Primary — May 30, 2004 Dec 11, 2012 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 447099 BIPD/Primary — May 30, 2003 May 30, 2004 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87 LST 212 537 CARGO — May 30, 2003 May 30, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN343723 BIPD/Primary — Mar 30, 2003 May 30, 2003 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87 LST 211832 CARGO — Nov 8, 2000 Jan 8, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN259043 BIPD/Primary — May 30, 1998 Mar 30, 2003 NAME CHANGED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87 LST 211320 CARGO — May 30, 1998 Oct 26, 2000 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP76006A CARGO — May 28, 1997 May 30, 1998 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP76006A BIPD/Primary — May 28, 1997 May 28, 1997 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP 760 06 A BIPD/Primary — May 28, 1997 May 30, 1998 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP76006A CARGO — May 28, 1997 Jul 9, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF227329 CARGO — Feb 19, 1997 May 28, 1997 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF227329 BIPD/Primary — Feb 19, 1997 May 28, 1997 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 295 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 30, 1996 to Feb 19, 1997
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3028856-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 4, 1995 Apr 30, 1996 CANCELLED
HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. LTM69101 CARGO — Aug 4, 1995 Aug 4, 1995 REPLACED
HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. LTM69101 CARGO — Aug 4, 1995 Jul 10, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 28, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Dec 5, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Dec 5, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Dec 5, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Nov 25, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 4, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 9, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 6, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Oct 9, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 11, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 11, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 19, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Oct 31, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 3, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. May 30, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. May 30, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. May 30, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 30, 2003
    insurance
    NAMECHG — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jan 8, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jan 8, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Dec 4, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Oct 26, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  24. May 30, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  25. May 30, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  26. May 28, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. May 28, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  28. Jul 16, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Jul 16, 1996
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 225 days (through Feb 26, 1997)
  30. Jul 10, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Jul 10, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  32. Apr 30, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  33. Apr 30, 1996
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 295 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 19, 1997)
  34. Nov 1, 1995
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  35. Aug 5, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  36. Aug 5, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. Aug 4, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  38. Jun 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Jan 15, 1995
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify GARY BICHSEL

  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 GARY BICHSEL

Is GARY BICHSEL an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GARY BICHSEL is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 560808 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 GARY BICHSEL's safety rating? ▾
GARY BICHSEL is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has GARY BICHSEL had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for GARY BICHSEL 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 GARY BICHSEL's out-of-service rate? ▾
GARY BICHSEL has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 GARY BICHSEL based? ▾
GARY BICHSEL reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 33 MATHIS RD, FROMBERG, Montana 59029. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GARY BICHSEL have valid operating authority? ▾
GARY BICHSEL has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does GARY BICHSEL operate? ▾
GARY BICHSEL self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 GARY BICHSEL had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GARY BICHSEL 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

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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