WALTER J POWELL
USDOT 804353 • DBA: POWELL TRUCKING • 4187 OLD POST ROAD, HAVRE, MT, 59501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-360507 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 4, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT03219A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00874063 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2022 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00874063 | REPLACED | May 13, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21206A | REPLACED | May 13, 2004 | May 13, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21206A | CANCELLED | May 13, 2004 | May 27, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 427664 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2003 | May 13, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC343700 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2002 | May 13, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN343700 | REPLACED | May 13, 2002 | May 13, 2002 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0006081 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2002 | May 13, 2002 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 46-A2-CM-0006019-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2000 | Apr 7, 2002 |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KS 0003047 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 1999 | Apr 7, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03219A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00874063 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00874063 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21206A | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21206A | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 427664 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2004 | May 13, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC343700 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2003 | May 13, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0006081 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2002 | May 13, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN343700 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2002 | May 13, 2002 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2002 | Apr 7, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0003047 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC360507 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2022 |
| MC360507 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2004 |
| MC360507 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 1999 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87040046 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 86640015 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 86470988 | I-39 S | IL | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 84897292 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 2 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 14, 2025 | 84664327 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 1 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95A1, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 83900304 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 29, 2024 | 81778747 | MOORHEAD MN | MN | Level 3 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 81479229 | HAVRE WEIGH STATION | MT | Level 1 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| Oct 21, 2023 | 79983985 | SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY | ID | Level 1 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 79908757 | HAVRE SCALE | MT | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 79474745 | CONRAD | MT | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 78318477 | HAVRE SCALE | MT | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records