Jay Oster Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 2012478 · Belgrade, MT 59714-8854 · 4063889557
Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 34/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Jay Oster Trucking INC (DOT# 2012478) in Belgrade, Montana has 15 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 26.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. 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 · 23 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 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | MT | 0 | 1 |
| 12/08/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2025 | MT | 2 | 0 |
| 01/13/2025 | MT | 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 | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance 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.