Inspection insights by state
Montana truck inspection & out-of-service stats
FMCSA roadside inspection data Β· Aug 2023 β Aug 2026
86,038
Roadside inspections
33rd of 51 states
80,105
Total violations
0.93 per inspection
18,172
Out-of-service
21.1% of inspections
22.7%
OOS rate
10th-highest of 51
How Montana compares
Between Aug 2023 β Aug 2026, Montana logged 86,038 roadside inspections and 80,105 violations, of which 18,172 were serious enough to place a driver or vehicle out of service. Thatβs an out-of-service rate of 22.7% of all violations β 5.1 points above the national average of 17.6%. By inspection volume, Montana ranks 33rd of 51 states.
Driver
8,511 violations Β· 5,549 OOS
8,511 violations Β· 5,549 OOS
Vehicle
17,751 violations Β· 12,623 OOS
17,751 violations Β· 12,623 OOS
Hazmat
164 violations Β· 32 OOS
164 violations Β· 32 OOS
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Source: FMCSA / U.S. DOT Vehicle Inspection File (roadside inspections reported by state and federal enforcement). Figures cover Aug 2023 β Aug 2026 and update monthly. Informational only β not legal advice.