Seth Chisum Co Safety Record
DOT# 1301345 · Baker, MT 59313 · 4068520961
Legal name: James R Atkins & Cynthia L Atkins
Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 08/15/2024
Safety Score Breakdown · 60/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Seth Chisum Co (DOT# 1301345) in Baker, Montana has 2 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 150.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 17 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 2 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2024 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 05/16/2024 | OK | 3 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-MAY-25 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.