R & K Trucking of Montana INC Safety Record

DOT# 1021626 · Helena, MT 59601 · 4064422897

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, R & K Trucking of Montana INC (DOT# 1021626) in Helena, Montana has 213 inspections on record with 101 violations and a 3.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

213 Inspections
3.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
26 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (8 of 213) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.3%
Carrier: 2.3% (5 of 213) National: 6.4%
74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Montana
8% crash rate better than 8% of carriers in Montana

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

101 total violations across 213 inspections
13 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
23
Unsafe Driving
42
Hours of Service
32
Driver Fitness
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 26 states
Level 1: 34 (16%) Level 2: 58 (27%) Level 3: 121 (57%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CA 1 1 0
03/19/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/04/2026 NM 2 0 0
03/01/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/27/2026 MT 2 0 0
02/25/2026 MN 3 0 0
02/18/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/18/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/03/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/03/2026 MT 1 0 0
2 injury crashes
19-JUN-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
19-JUN-24 MT 0 0 0
08-FEB-25 MT 0 1 0
01-DEC-25 MO 0 2 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC428992
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $750 04/01/2022

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 26
Drivers 44
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/22/2002
MCS-150 Filed 20241018 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,256,594
Address 1010 Stanley Street, Helena, MT 59601