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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 26, 2026
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRUDE OIL LLC
USDOT 2820483 · MC940443 · EIN 36-4820109 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2348 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD SUITE 2, BILLINGS, MT, 59101
(406) 318-9300 · CHRISTOPHER A. HELMS
45
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.1% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
65 / 68
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
83 / 979
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy EXT30083927001 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance821 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance204 pts
Other83 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 110 |
| 178.345-6 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 1 | 70 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 44 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 |
Most inspected states
TX39
MT27
ND13
WY4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.13 | 0.13 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.10 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.06 | 7.15 | ≈83–87% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.66 | 1.73 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-11. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 35% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (5 OOS) · Tires 18% (8 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 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Wilson County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wilson County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Speeding 40% · Lighting / lamps 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 86% · Other 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 8 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 22 violations, 6 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 6 OOS · 59%
396.5B-HWSL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.295).
2. Other5 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.47E
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 18%
180.415-HMTMC, 173.33A-HMGP, 172.604A1-HMER
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-HWSL ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | POWELL, WY | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2025 | US 2, MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/24/2025 | MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/10/2025 | Not Reported, ND | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/08/2024 | BRYAN, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
71 other
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER A. HELMS
Recordable crash rate
0.65 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
68
Registered since
2015-10-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULFMEX ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3095306 | 4 VINs | strong |
| RMCO LOGISTICS LLC | 2117142 | officer, email, phone, address | strong |
| BOUNTIFUL TRUCKING LLC | 2416881 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RMCO LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 2117142, 2011).
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30083927001
04/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company
policy SEO-137266
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30083927000
01/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.4M mi reported (2023)
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SEO-137266
04/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Bridgeway Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8EA7XL0002585
04/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Bridgeway Insurance Company
policy 8EA7XL0002585
04/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP35965A
04/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy PX1EII-000183-00
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — BRIDGEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 8EA7XL0002585
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy SCT1335123
04/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 115CX21C0207
04/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 115CX21C0069
04/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100194702
04/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100194702
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100194701
06/28/2018 — Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU791213/01/2016
01/01/2018 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP35965A
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/2820483.