VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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MONTANA TRANSPORT EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2254539 · MC769241 · EIN 45-2739137 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2465 WEST COLUMBIA RD, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642
(208) 888-7208 · ANDREW HAYES
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 87
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA998766010 · eff 06/23/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance48 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other5 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
UT17
OR5
WA4
ID2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.26 | 1.26 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.48 | 0.48 | ≈49–56% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.50 | 4.50 | ≈45–49% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 75% · False log / RODS 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 33% · Suspension / axle 29% · Load securement 21% (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 21 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
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Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
13 truck10 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW HAYES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2011-12-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MCDOWELL | 1973048 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RICK MCDOWELL (USDOT 1973048, 2009).
Activity history (recent)
02/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
07/23/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP01540A
06/23/2025 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA998766010
06/23/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP01540A
06/23/2025 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA998766010
01/28/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/22/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0005819
10/30/2012 — Out-of-service order rescinded
08/07/2012 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
03/28/2012 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0005819
01/09/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/31/2012)
12/08/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2254539.