DPL INC
USDOT 780125 • 4011 MONTANA SAPPHIRE DR #3, BILLINGS, MT, 59106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-382557 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA977441444 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 2548525005 | ON FILE | Dec 19, 2018 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95059A | ON FILE | Aug 7, 2000 | Aug 13, 2004 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN295913 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2021 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN295913 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN295913 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01810290 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2548525004 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2018 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95059A | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2000 | Aug 13, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA977441444 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN295913 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN295913 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01810290 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN295913 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2548525005 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2548525004 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95059A | CARGO | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95059A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-382557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC382557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 15, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC382557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2000 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2004 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records