Franz Construction INC Safety Record

DOT# 244512 · Sidney, MT 59270 · 4064824760

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 01/13/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 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, Franz Construction INC (DOT# 244512) in Sidney, Montana has 26 inspections on record with 44 violations and a 42.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

26 Inspections
42.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
88 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 42.3%
Carrier: 42.3% (11 of 26) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (1 of 26) National: 6.4%
22% OOS rate better than 22% 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.

44 total violations across 26 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (27%)
Vehicle Maintenance
35
Unsafe Driving
7
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 2 states: MT, ND
Level 1: 12 (46%) Level 2: 5 (19%) Level 3: 9 (35%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/13/2026 MT 1 1 0
01/10/2026 MT 3 0 0
10/08/2025 MT 1 1 0
10/07/2025 ND 1 3 0
09/02/2025 MT 2 0 0
08/26/2025 ND 2 3 0
08/04/2025 MT 3 0 0
07/07/2025 MT 3 0 0
06/09/2025 ND 3 0 0
04/30/2025 MT 1 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 MC289060
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 Travelers Indemnity Company $1,000 03/31/2025

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 88
Drivers 23
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/30/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20250416 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 503,142
Address 1700 South Central Avenue, Sidney, MT 59270