VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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MOUNTAIN VIEW CO-OP
USDOT 1133035 · MC48285 · EIN 43674023 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1030 MONTANA AVE NE, BLACK EAGLE, MT, 59414
(406) 453-5900 · ART SCHMIDT
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
119 / 56
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
59 / 152
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy XCP9015382 · eff 07/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance128 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 178.337-9C-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.80A | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
MT59
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.20 | 1.25 | ≈9–13% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.26 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Cascade County, MT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cascade County, MT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 31% · Lighting / lamps 26% · Tires 23% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | US 87, MT | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle15 truck9 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
ART SCHMIDT
Recordable crash rate
50 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
56
Registered since
2003-05-27
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
12/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2023 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XCP9015382
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PAC2606101
11/16/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/27/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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