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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HI-BALL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 30111 · MC134113 · EIN 81-0305225 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6925 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, BILLINGS, MT, 59101
(406) 656-6700 · TANNER SMITH
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 43.3% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
23 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
73 / 471
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Great West Casualty Company — $1M BIPD · policy CLP61915A · eff 06/01/1995
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance275 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance144 pts
Unsafe Driving67 pts
Other14 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 395.24C2III | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 15 |
Most inspected states
WY17
WA16
MT12
SD9
ID5
IA3
UT3
NM2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.27 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.72 | 0.74 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.84 | 6.09 | ≈72–76% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 4 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 · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · False log / RODS 24% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kootenai County, ID · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kootenai County, ID to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 45% (6 OOS) · Load securement 28% (7 OOS) · Brakes 25% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 42 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: 10 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLCP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.203).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | US 93, MT | ✓ | ||
| 05/14/2026 | US 2, MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/23/2026 | I-94, MT | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer27 truck
Company profile
Officer
TANNER SMITH
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANNER'S LAWN CARE LLC | 2572425 | officer | strong |
| VAN-GO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 4194247 | officer | strong |
| GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY | 166340 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — YELLOWSTONE BANK
Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NA
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — YELLOWSTONE BANK
policy NA
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — YELLOWSTONE BANK
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
10/04/2011 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
09/18/2011 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC15407A
01/15/1997 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/26/2011)
09/01/1996 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
08/21/1996 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY · policy SIC15407A
06/15/1995 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy T213617
06/01/1995 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CLP61915A
06/01/1995 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Company
policy CLP61915A
06/01/1995 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP61915A
01/21/1987 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/29/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/30/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REJECTED
12/19/1978 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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