Hanson Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 455995 · Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · 4068923900

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Hanson Trucking INC (DOT# 455995) in Columbia Falls, Montana has 19 inspections on record with 48 violations and a 47.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

19 Inspections
47.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
24 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 47.4%
Carrier: 47.4% (9 of 19) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 19) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana
7% crash rate better than 7% 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.

48 total violations across 19 inspections
9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
44
Unsafe Driving
1
Hours of Service
3

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.

Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 4 (21%) Level 3: 10 (53%) Level 5: 4 (21%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/05/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/05/2026 MT 3 0 0
11/12/2025 MT 3 0 0
11/12/2025 MT 3 0 0
07/23/2025 MT 3 0 0
04/14/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/23/2024 MT 2 0 0
06/13/2024 MT 1 3 0
2 injury crashes
24-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
24-OCT-24 MT 0 1 0
22-OCT-25 MT 0 1 0
14-JAN-26 MT 0 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 MC245717
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 Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 08/01/2011

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 24
Drivers 18
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/22/1991
MCS-150 Filed 20260309 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 816,340
Address 251 Truck Route, Columbia Falls, MT 59912