VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS OF BILLINGS
USDOT 406419 · MC207966 · EIN 81-0236090 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
900 1ST AVE N, BILLINGS, MT, 59101-2662
(406) 245-6443 · SKIP STANAWAY
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
104 / 103
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
79 / 170
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Acadia Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CWP2778540R · eff 02/25/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance151 pts
Unsafe Driving13 pts
Other11 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MT26
WA19
WY13
OR10
ID5
SD3
ND2
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.86 | 1.91 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Spokane County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spokane County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 46% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% · Brakes 21%
• 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 12 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: 11 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.395).
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | CASPER, WY | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | TUALATIN, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle20 trailer19 truck
Company profile
Officer
SKIP STANAWAY
Annual mileage
1.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
73
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
Activity history (recent)
09/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.7M mi reported (2024)
02/25/2009 — Insurance filed — Acadia Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CWP2778540R
02/25/2009 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CWP2778540R
02/25/2009 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9845073
11/14/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2010)
11/14/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2010)
03/20/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/20/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/07/2001 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CMG 0852532
05/09/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/28/2002)
05/09/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/28/2002)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;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/406419.