Montana Transport Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2254539 · Meridian, ID 83642 · 2088887208

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/19/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Montana Transport Express LLC (DOT# 2254539) in Meridian, Idaho has 49 inspections on record with 66 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

49 Inspections
14.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
9 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 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (7 of 49) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 10.2%
Carrier: 10.2% (5 of 49) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% of carriers in Idaho
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Idaho

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.

66 total violations across 49 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
38
Unsafe Driving
10
Hours of Service
16
Driver Fitness
2

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 5 states: CA, ID, OR, UT, WA
Level 1: 5 (10%) Level 2: 10 (20%) Level 3: 34 (69%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/19/2026 UT 3 0 0
12/30/2025 WA 3 0 0
12/23/2025 WA 2 0 0
12/08/2025 UT 3 0 0
10/23/2025 UT 3 0 0
10/21/2025 UT 3 0 0
10/16/2025 UT 3 0 0
10/15/2025 WA 2 1 0
09/24/2025 OR 2 0 0
08/28/2025 UT 3 0 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 MC769241
Common Authority N
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 United Financial Casualty Company $1,000 06/23/2025

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 9
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/08/2011
MCS-150 Filed 20260211 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 999,036
Address 2465 West Columbia Rd, Meridian, ID 83642