State Directory • MT
Independent Directory • Sourced from FMCSA MCMIS

Trucking Companies in Montana

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in Montana. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 120+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator Montana Department of Transportation (MCS) Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in Montana

Showing 12 of 120 Fleets

DOT #410856
ACTIVE

Northwestern Corporation

DBA: Northwestern Energy

Butte, MT

841 Trucks • 1186 Drivers →
DOT #30161 MC #MC-124692
ACTIVE

Dsv Road Transport Inc

Missoula, MT

421 Trucks • 340 Drivers →
DOT #474284
ACTIVE

Jtl Group Inc

DBA: Knife River

Billings, MT

397 Trucks • 149 Drivers →
DOT #996639 MC #MC-1596807
ACTIVE

Rocky Mountain Contractors Inc

Helena, MT

326 Trucks • 287 Drivers →
DOT #32412 MC #MC-193902
ACTIVE

Pacific Hide & Fur Depot Inc

DBA: Pacific Steel & Recycling

Great Falls, MT

266 Trucks • 220 Drivers →
DOT #122993 MC #MC-165241
ACTIVE

Associated Food Stores Inc

Billings, MT

143 Trucks • 230 Drivers →
DOT #1265505
ACTIVE

Western Building Center

DBA: Wbc Johnson Madison Or Jm

Columbia Falls, MT

135 Trucks • 193 Drivers →
DOT #53565 MC #MC-197768
ACTIVE

Sysco Montana Inc

Billings, MT

111 Trucks • 118 Drivers →
DOT #1005068
ACTIVE

Helena Sand And Gravel Inc

DBA: Montana Materials And Construction

Helena, MT

110 Trucks • 86 Drivers →
DOT #406419 MC #MC-207966
ACTIVE

Automotive & Industrial Distributors Of Billings

DBA: A & I Distributors

Billings, MT

104 Trucks • 103 Drivers →
DOT #53555 MC #MC-146666
ACTIVE

Corcoran Trucking Inc

Billings, MT

87 Trucks • 76 Drivers →
DOT #81170
ACTIVE

Kenyon Noble Lumber Co

DBA: Kenyon Noble Ready Mix

Bozeman, MT

83 Trucks • 90 Drivers →
STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in Montana

Montana is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-90, I-15, and I-94 to transport cattle, wheat, lumber, heavy mining equipment, and trans-Canadian bridge freight.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in Montana protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a Montana Motor Carrier

1
Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside Montana (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
2
Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
3
Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by Montana Department of Transportation (MCS).

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in Montana

Montana Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Services (MCS) enforces mountain pass safety, long combination vehicles (LCVs), and tire chain laws.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within Montana, Montana Department of Transportation (MCS) requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in Montana carry heavy volumes along I-90, I-15, and I-94, transporting goods like cattle, wheat, lumber, heavy mining equipment, and trans-Canadian bridge freight. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman.

Montana Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Services (MCS) enforces mountain pass safety, long combination vehicles (LCVs), and tire chain laws. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

During winter weather, state law requires commercial trucks to carry and mount tire traction chains on designated highway passes. State troopers inspect tire chains and check brake overheating on steep downhill descents.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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