HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC
DBA: HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 326 days Inactive Feb 10, 2025 → reinstated Jan 2, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 867331) 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): JAMES BAILEY (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 326 days — Inactive Feb 10, 2025 → reinstated Jan 2, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/867331/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54023 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceTHE PHOENIX INSURANCE COPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 28.57% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC is a corporation based in BILLINGS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 867331. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 25 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Billings, MT. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (4) and WY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL (License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Peterbilt, International, and Fruehauf are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,023 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 10, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 (326 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.17 | 1 | — | 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 | 3 | — | 9.27 | 9 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87834903 | May 13, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95F | No |
| 87786519 | May 7, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 87318748 | Mar 16, 2026 | FL | 3 | TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86957354 | Feb 4, 2026 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45A-BHTBS, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 85730150 | Sep 3, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Yes |
| 84664267 | May 13, 2025 | MT | 1 | SIDNEY MT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82600812 | Sep 3, 2024 | MT | 2 | GREAT FALLS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82040532 | Jun 28, 2024 | MT | 3 | GREAT FALLS MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79946564 | Oct 17, 2023 | WY | 1 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.53(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79675997 | Sep 13, 2023 | MT | 3 | MILES CITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79611011 | Sep 6, 2023 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS EB SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79149272 | Jul 13, 2023 | WY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78732084 | May 24, 2023 | MT | 2 | ENNIS IN TOWN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT1750103032 | Aug 1, 2017 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0170301119 | Mar 13, 2017 | NV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1650090541 | Jul 8, 2016 | MT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MT0614880601 | Jun 2, 2006 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT012100604A | Jun 11, 2001 | MT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1321811 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Jan 2, 2026 | MC1321811-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 22, 2021 | MC1321811-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 2L971253 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 2L971253 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 7, 2021 | Feb 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 2, 2026
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Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 10, 2025authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 326 days (through Jan 2, 2026)
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT FALLS MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| BILLINGS EB SCALE | MT | 1 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| ENNIS IN TOWN | MT | 1 | 0 |
| MILES CITY | MT | 1 | 0 |
| SIDNEY MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY | WY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 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 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1321811
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THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
91X policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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13 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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