Jones Bros Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 205056 · Missoula, MT 59808 · 4067214629

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/13/2026

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 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jones Bros Trucking (DOT# 205056) in Missoula, Montana has 249 inspections on record with 100 violations and a 5.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

249 Inspections
5.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
63 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 5.6%
Carrier: 5.6% (14 of 249) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (5 of 249) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Montana
10% crash rate better than 10% 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.

100 total violations across 249 inspections
19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
57
Unsafe Driving
18
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
5

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 36 states
Level 1: 76 (31%) Level 2: 58 (23%) Level 3: 115 (46%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/13/2026 WA 3 0 0
03/05/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/03/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/02/2026 WA 2 0 0
02/27/2026 IA 2 0 0
02/24/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/19/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/18/2026 WA 2 0 0
02/15/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/03/2026 SD 3 0 0
3 injury crashes
27-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-NOV-24 IN 0 1 0
27-JAN-25 OH 0 0 0
18-JAN-25 OH 0 0 0
16-NOV-24 MT 0 1 0
12-AUG-24 CA 0 0 0
07-JUL-24 UT 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 MC159075
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 03/02/2023
SURETY Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp N/A 09/29/2025

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 63
Drivers 70
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260223 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,959,510
Address 6681 Commercial Lane, Missoula, MT 59808