BEN V PAULEY
USDOT 999693 • DBA: PAULEY LIVESTOCK • 93 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, DILLON, MT, 59725
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
999,693
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4066830057
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
152,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
93 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, DILLON, MT, 59725
Contact
Phone: 4066830057
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 60.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 36.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 16, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1137715 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 18, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN357706 | ON FILE | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0072058 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN317282 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0570439 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2020 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0570439 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN357706 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0072058 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN317282 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0570439 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0570439 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1137715 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2024 |
| MC1137715 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2023 |
| MC1137715 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 |
| MC1137715 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 |
| MC1137715 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 |
| MC1137715 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
75%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
22
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
60.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 5 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (22 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+36.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
4.40vs nat'l 1.80
+2.60 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2024 | 81411064 | Roadside | ID | Level 3 | EBY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 80883924 | DILLON MT | MT | Level 5 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.53B-B, 393.47(e) | No |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 80884086 | DILLON MT | MT | Level 5 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.209D-STGBL | Yes |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 80068323 | TWIN BRIDGES MT | MT | Level 2 | NEVIEN COM SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79447222 | SC68 TOKIO EASTBOUND | WA | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.75(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.60(c) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2015 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2011 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
fmcsa-enforcement
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2024-0030-MT5311 | May 14, 2024 | 396.3(a) | $4,970 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 16, 2024
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2023
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2022
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2021
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 17, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1137715 Certificate
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Crashes3 crash records
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Inspections5 inspection records
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StationDILLON MT
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