Ankrum Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 53701 · Billings, MT 59101 · 4062456955

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/10/2025

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 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ankrum Trucking INC (DOT# 53701) in Billings, Montana has 36 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 2.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

36 Inspections
2.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
15 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 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (1 of 36) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 36) National: 6.4%
74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Montana
11% crash rate better than 11% 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.

18 total violations across 36 inspections
1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (6%)
Vehicle Maintenance
14
Unsafe Driving
1
Hours of Service
1
Hazardous Materials
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 4 states: ID, MT, WA, WY
Level 1: 7 (19%) Level 2: 17 (47%) Level 3: 6 (17%) Level 5: 6 (17%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/10/2025 MT 2 0 0
12/03/2025 MT 1 0 0
10/21/2025 MT 2 0 0
10/15/2025 MT 2 0 0
08/29/2025 WY 2 0 0
08/22/2025 MT 5 0 0
08/22/2025 MT 5 0 0
08/22/2025 MT 5 0 0
08/22/2025 MT 5 0 0
08/22/2025 MT 5 0 0
20-FEB-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-FEB-25 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 MC253218
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company $2,000 05/01/2025
BIPD/Excess General Star Indemnity Company $2,000 05/01/2025
BIPD/Primary American Summit Insurance Company $1,000 05/01/2025
SURETY Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp N/A 01/01/2026

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 15
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260115 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,006,157
Address 1305 Taylor Place, Billings, MT 59101