Exploration Drilling INC Safety Record
DOT# 718346 · Sidney, MT 59270 · 4604805129
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 10/23/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Exploration Drilling INC (DOT# 718346) in Sidney, Montana has 9 inspections on record with 30 violations and a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C.
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.
Violation Categories · 30 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.
Inspection History · 9 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/27/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | ND | 3 | 0 |
| 06/23/2024 | ND | 0 | 1 |
| 06/23/2024 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2024 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 05/09/2024 | MT | 1 | 0 |
| 09/18/2023 | MT | 0 | 0 |
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.