CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 357293· MC215020· CARRIER· EIN 81-0455541
⬇ PDF report

DTS

Legal: DIVERSIFIED TRANSFER & STORAGE INC

1640 MONAD RD, BILLINGS, MT, 59101-3200(406) 896-3431frankm@dtsb.comA.L. JAY FOLEY
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
National Interstate Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
15.2%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
4
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
92
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
4 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC215020

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/01/2020
National Interstate Insurance Company· policy WPP 8200091-00
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 06/01/2020
National Interstate Insurance Company· policy WPP 8200091-00
Authority history (9) ▾
10/06/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2008)
10/06/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2008)
03/13/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2008)
03/13/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2008)
05/04/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
05/04/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
03/01/2001COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2001)
03/01/1989MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (05/02/2007)
03/01/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (05/02/2007)
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (26)
  1. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/200806/01/2020
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/200206/01/2020
  3. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200811/02/2008
  4. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200811/01/2008
  5. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200804/09/2008
  6. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/26/200704/04/2008
  7. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200803/01/2008
  8. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/26/200703/01/2008
  9. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/26/200706/28/2007
  10. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/200204/26/2007
  11. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/26/200704/26/2007
  12. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/200206/30/2004
  13. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/200207/05/2002
  14. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/01/200207/05/2002
  15. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/200406/01/2002

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle66 inspections · 15.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver147 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

147 inspections · 18 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

147
Inspections
18
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

12
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • UT4
  • CO4
  • MT3
  • ND3
  • NV3
  • ID2
  • IL1
  • WI1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in CO

Medium impact

12 of 33 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in CO. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from CO to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Speeding2 viol62%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 34%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 28%
Following / lane / reckless3 viol38%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 21%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 17%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 36% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless2 viol78%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 39%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 39%
Log / ELD device4 viol17%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 8%
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× · 6%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 3%
False log / RODS1 viol6%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 6%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 56% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing50 violations · 10 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes2 OOS22 viol35%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 8%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× · 8%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× · 8%
Tires6 OOS7 viol32%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 17%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 10%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 6%
Lighting / lamps11 viol18%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 1%
Other1 OOS5 viol6%
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 3%
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 1%
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× · 1%
What to do
  • 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”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
12
Inspections
5
Violations
2
Out-of-service
9
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 60%Hours-of-Service Compliance 20%Other 20%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 2 OOS · 60% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Other
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓
Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
FleetTrained (my companion project) makes branded, multilingual training videos for these exact violations — your driver watches and gets a completion certificate for the file.

Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

222
Inspections
128
Violations
17
Out-of-service
478
CSA points
106
Crashes
34
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

82 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

42 trailer 39 truck 1 incomplete vehicle
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 6×
1XKYD49X5LJ398386· PA20762 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 6×
1UYVS2530K2654102· TA16510 MT
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X9RJ328723· PA28789 MT
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHPDV9LSLX3209· PA20539 MT
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X9RJ368526· PA30662 MT
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X4LJ398380· PA20182 MT
2015 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2538FU404908· TA19969 MT
2013 KENWORTH T6 Seriesseen 2×
1XKAD49X4DJ358139· PA26332 MT
2012 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2531CU420606· CS2176 OK
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGHDV5GSGV2321· PA11584 MT
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X9LJ291941· PA18662 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2539K2714006· TA20305 MT
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2534HU914904· TA02837 MT
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X3LJ398385· PA20763 MT
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2535HU896901· TA05158 MT
2021 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2530M2384002· TA10904 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2537K2714005· TA20442 MT
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHD16KSKL9694· PA16875 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2539K2654101· TA19318 MT
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHPDV5LSLX3210· PA20540 MT
2013 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2534DU459403· 363323A MT
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDRXPSUH3572· PA27754 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2532K2714008· TA20445 MT
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2535L2125603· TA09921 IN
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2536HU914905· TA02838 MT
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR2KSKF3951· PA31535 MT
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHPDV7LSLX3211· PA20541 MT
2012 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2536CU420603· 355940A MT
2024 KENWORTH T680
1XKYD49X5RJ368524· PA30660 MT
2019 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2534K2654104· TA20662 MT

+ 52 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

4

Tow-away

4

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
82
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
73
73 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
5.3M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi65 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi4 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi4 drivers
Company officer
A.L. JAY FOLEY
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
198491490
Registered since
1989-06-13
Last MCS-150 update
2025-02-13
Census status
Active

Fleet: 82 trucks · 76 owned tractors · 124 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 28 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

28
Connected carriers
28
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
DIVERSIFIED TRUCK LEASING
USDOT 1536551Active· BILLINGS, MT
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1UYVS2530K26540041UYVS2531L21256013AKJHPDV6RSVF8967
Medium· 1
TEX-MEX EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3855842Active· LAREDO, TX
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XKYD49X3LJ2919491XKYD49X8LJ291946

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

32 events
  1. 02/13/2025MCS-150 update filed

    5.3M mi reported (2024)

  2. 06/01/2020Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200091-00

  3. 06/01/2020Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP58158A

  4. 11/02/2008Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2503519

  5. 11/01/2008Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2503519

  6. 10/06/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2008)

  7. 10/06/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2008)

  8. 04/09/2008Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2503519

  9. 04/04/2008Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2494224

  10. 03/13/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2008)

  11. 03/13/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2008)

  12. 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2503519

  13. 06/28/2007Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2494224

  14. 05/04/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  15. 05/04/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  16. 04/26/2007Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP07319A

  17. 04/26/2007Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2494224

  18. 06/30/2004Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP07319A

  19. 07/05/2002Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2489651

  20. 06/01/2002Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA2494224

  21. 06/01/2002Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP07319A

  22. 01/31/2002Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TFX000215

  23. 01/27/2002Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 7356122

  24. 01/01/2002Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TFX000215

  25. 01/01/2002Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 7356122

  26. 03/01/2001COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2001)

  27. 02/02/2001Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy IM0100334

  28. 01/01/2001Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0101413

  29. 01/01/2000Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP11813

  30. 06/13/1989Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

🚛

Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2016-03-08
Last review
2016-01-29
📄

MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-02-13
Reported mileage
5,326,174 mi (2024)

Got a violation you want to contest?

Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.

Open the Drafter →
Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 11:07 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.