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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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JTL GROUP INC
USDOT 474284 · EIN 81-0465363
4014 HESPER ROAD, BILLINGS, MT, 59106-3352
(406) 651-2500 · MALCOLM D LONG
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
896 / 149
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
63 / 319
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance275 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance41 pts
Other12 pts
Unsafe Driving3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 140 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 172.602A2-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 177.817A-HMRSPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
MT58
WY5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| 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 | 3.68 | 3.87 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.64 | 0.45 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Missoula County, MT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Missoula County, MT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 100%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 13 inspections, 13 violations, 5 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 5 OOS · 77%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.76).
2. Other3 viol · 23%
393.47E ×3
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | Valley Dr, MT | ✓ | ||
| 06/22/2026 | US 93, MT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/26/2026 | ALCOVA, WY | ✓ | ||
| 05/21/2026 | US 2, MT | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle9 trailer9 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MALCOLM D LONG
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
149
Registered since
1992-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JTL GROUP INC | 281308 | 1 VINs | strong |
| DONALDSON BROS READY MIX INC | 437462 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2024)
03/17/1992 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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