DALCO INC
USDOT 623944 • DBA: MONTANA CAD • 6955 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT, 59911-2455
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
623,944
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
4067551155
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
325,000
Physical Address
6955 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT, 59911-2455
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2455, BIGFORK, MT, 59911-2455
Contact
Phone: 4067551155
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
46
Violations
21
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.2%
Driver OOS %
6.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Crash Records
8
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 46 of 46 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 46 inspections
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Violation Summary (21 violations from 46 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.46vs nat'l 1.80
-1.34 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (46 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
28 total · 3.6% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
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Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
8
Crash History (8 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Echo Lake Rd | +48.1260 -114.0245 | ...190794 | DALCO INC |
| Nov 8, 2024 | MT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | +48.2736 -114.3304 | ...768528 | DALCO INC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.0952 -114.0888 | ...204026 | MONTANA CAD |
| Aug 4, 2021 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.0553 -113.9971 | ...598222 | DALCO INC |
| Jun 26, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2006 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2006 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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