What is Pole Creek Express LLC's safety grade?

Pole Creek Express LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Pole Creek Express LLC have?

Pole Creek Express LLC has 7 inspections on record with a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 19 violations.

Has Pole Creek Express LLC been involved in any crashes?

Pole Creek Express LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Pole Creek Express LLC have active authority and insurance?

Pole Creek Express LLC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Pole Creek Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3638767 · Gardiner, MT 59030-9402 · 4062237426

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

Last inspected 02/24/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pole Creek Express LLC (DOT# 3638767) in Gardiner, Montana has 7 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

7 Inspections

42.9% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 42.9%

Carrier: 42.9% (3 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 6.4%

20% OOS rate better than 20% of carriers in Montana

18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

Violation Categories · 19 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.

19 total violations across 7 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Other

Inspection History · 7 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.

Inspected across 5 states: IA, MT, ND, SD, UT

Level 1: 1 (14%) Level 2: 3 (43%) Level 3: 3 (43%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
02/24/2026	SD	3	0
09/02/2025	MT	2	3
07/22/2025	SD	3	0
07/08/2025	SD	3	0
01/07/2025	UT	1	0
09/15/2024	ND	2	0
07/11/2024	IA	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC1636621

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	$750	05/02/2024

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.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/19/2021

MCS-150 Filed 20260304 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 10,600

Address 499 Jardine Rd, Gardiner, MT 59030-9402