SUN MOUNTAIN LOGGING LLC
Joins 14 roadside inspections (24 mo), 3 authority dockets from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 4.80% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 60.0% vs peer 14.3% Details →
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — SUN MOUNTAIN LOGGING LLC (USDOT 657355) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.80% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 60.0% vs peer 14.3% On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/657355/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 657355
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: REX ANDERSON
General Freight
Building Materials
Machinery / Large Objects
Liquids / Gases
Grain / Feed / Hay
Dry Bulk
+1 more
Based in DEER LODGE, MT
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=22572 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Power Units +5 (39 → 44) · Oct 2, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +2 (19 → 21) · Oct 2, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):DISMISSED → Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN · Oct 4, 2026 · fmcsa-motus-carrier
- Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):PENDING → Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN · Oct 4, 2026 · fmcsa-motus-carrier
- Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN → Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):DISMISSED · Oct 4, 2026 · fmcsa-motus-authhist
- Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN → Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):PENDING · Oct 4, 2026 · fmcsa-motus-authhist
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
common
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
657355
In FMCSA records since
Sep 3, 1996 (~30y)
Company officer
REX ANDERSON
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Construction
Fleet size
44 units
Drivers
21
Annual mileage
455,647 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 846-9465
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1212 RAILROAD STREET
DEER LODGE, MT 59722
Mailing
PO BOX 389
DEER LODGE, MT 59722-0389
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
657355
In FMCSA records since
Sep 3, 1996 (~30y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
455,647 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
vs
23.4%
+36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%
vs
6.7%
-1.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.14
vs
1.80
-0.66
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 42.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
44
Drivers
21
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
10
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
3
0 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% 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 22,572 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–66 power units (±50% of this carrier's 44 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
4.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 22,572 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
60%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 22,572 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +45.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 6 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 4 authority-status changes
Record Changes
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Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):DISMISSED Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWNfmcsa-motus-carrier
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Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):PENDING Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWNSeen 3 times · first Oct 1, 2026 · last Oct 4, 2026 fmcsa-motus-carrier
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Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):DISMISSEDfmcsa-motus-authhist
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Authority status Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):WITHDRAWN Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods):PENDINGfmcsa-motus-authhist
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Drivers 19 21FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 39 44FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Oct 2, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
2023-11
2026-03
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 13 | |
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Unknown | 7 | |
| Alphine Mf | 4 | |
| Fruehauf | 4 | |
| Trail King | 2 | |
| Aluma Craf | 1 | |
| Comet Corp | 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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 6.41 | 6 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87328697 | Mar 12, 2026 | MT | 3 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86874360 | Jan 22, 2026 | MT | 2 | DRUMMOND MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86577106 | Dec 9, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86533500 | Dec 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | TWIN BRIDGES MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85755514 | Sep 5, 2025 | MT | 2 | DIVIDE MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85551426 | Aug 14, 2025 | MT | 2 | DIVIDE MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 84009763 | Feb 27, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LSLM | Yes |
| 83744552 | Jan 28, 2025 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83621556 | Jan 13, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
MT 281745C
·
D369901GL
|
1 | 396.3A1-STLC | Yes |
| 83574444 | Jan 9, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 83375795 | Dec 10, 2024 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83271528 | Nov 26, 2024 | MT | 2 | DIVIDE MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83109975 | Nov 4, 2024 | MT | 1 | LIMA MT |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
MT A07148174
·
1045695
|
5 | 393.207A-STCB, 393.201A-FRMC, 393.201B-FR | Yes |
| 82962567 | Oct 21, 2024 | ID | 2 | SAGE JUNCTION ID |
Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR
MT 283797B
·
D369901GL
|
0 | — | No |
| 82569134 | Aug 30, 2024 | ID | 1 | SAGE JUNCTION ID |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82544271 | Aug 27, 2024 | MT | 2 | LIMA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82311389 | Aug 6, 2024 | MT | 1 | LIMA MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82298168 | Aug 1, 2024 | MT | 3 | LIMA MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82170044 | Jul 16, 2024 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82113927 | Jul 9, 2024 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82112813 | Jul 9, 2024 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81766393 | May 29, 2024 | MT | 2 | LIVINGSTON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a), 393.55(c)(1) | Yes |
| 80101641 | Nov 5, 2023 | ID | 2 | HAMER ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80089004 | Nov 1, 2023 | MT | 2 | LIMA MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79560979 | Aug 30, 2023 | MT | 1 | LIMA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT1850117340 | Aug 10, 2018 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1750096428 | Jan 20, 2017 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1550072865 | Jul 29, 2015 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1550072866 | Jul 29, 2015 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1450054640 | Oct 16, 2014 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0612130203 | Feb 3, 2006 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0415181006 | Oct 29, 2004 | MT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT0315720112 | Jan 30, 2003 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0214861104 | Nov 6, 2002 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT015781202A | Dec 21, 2001 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC48016023
Granted Sep 29, 2026
Withdrawn Sep 29, 2026
View full authority record →
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC86568903
Granted Sep 29, 2026
Withdrawn Sep 29, 2026
View full authority record →
common
MC1727091
—
View full authority record →
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MC48016023 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MC86568903 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | WITHDRAWN | — |
| Unknown | MC1727091 | common | N | — |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 29, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026
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Sep 29, 2026
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Jun 4, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIMA MT | MT | 5 | 2 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 4 | 1 |
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 4 | 2 |
| LIMA | MT | 4 | 0 |
| DIVIDE MT | MT | 3 | 2 |
| SAGE JUNCTION ID | ID | 2 | 1 |
| HELENA MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| HAMER ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY | ID | 1 | 0 |
| DRUMMOND MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Authority Records
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Docket MC48016023
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · WITHDRAWN · MC
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Docket MC86568903
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · WITHDRAWN · MC
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Docket MC1727091
common · N · MC
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