A & I Distributors Safety Record

DOT# 406419 · Billings, MT 59101-2662 · 4062456443

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, A & I Distributors (DOT# 406419) in Billings, Montana has 128 inspections on record and a 8.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

128 Inspections
8.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
104 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 8.6%
Carrier: 8.6% (11 of 128) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.3%
Carrier: 2.3% (3 of 128) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

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 9 states
Level 1: 55 (43%) Level 2: 32 (25%) Level 3: 41 (32%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 WY 3 0 0
03/23/2026 ID 1 0 0
03/19/2026 WY 1 0 0
03/12/2026 WA 3 0 0
02/26/2026 OR 3 0 0
02/24/2026 WY 1 0 0
02/18/2026 MT 3 0 0
02/16/2026 WA 2 0 0
02/04/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/30/2026 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 MC207966
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Continental Western Insurance Co. $1,000 02/25/2009
CARGO Continental Western Insurance Co. N/A 02/25/2009

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 104
Drivers 103
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250915 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,707,000
Address 900 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101-2662