Jd Thinning INC Safety Record

DOT# 2340261 · Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · 4062121312

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 11/24/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jd Thinning INC (DOT# 2340261) in Columbia Falls, Montana has 24 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

24 Inspections
20.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
14 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 20.8%
Carrier: 20.8% (5 of 24) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.2%
Carrier: 4.2% (1 of 24) National: 6.4%
44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% 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.

45 total violations across 24 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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 2 states: MT, WA
Level 1: 2 (8%) Level 2: 10 (42%) Level 3: 12 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
11/24/2025 MT 2 0 0
09/26/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/25/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/18/2025 MT 2 0 0
08/18/2025 MT 2 0 0
07/09/2025 MT 3 0 0
07/02/2025 MT 2 0 0
07/02/2025 MT 2 1 0
05/15/2025 MT 2 0 0
05/05/2025 MT 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 MC1343036
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary State National Insurance Co., Inc. $1,000 10/01/2023

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 14
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/06/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20260209 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 169,000
Address 231 Kinnikinnick Lane, Columbia Falls, MT 59912