Rocky Mountain Contractors INC Safety Record

DOT# 996639 · Helena, MT 59602-1224 · 4064428761

A

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

Last inspected 03/17/2026

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 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Rocky Mountain Contractors INC (DOT# 996639) in Helena, Montana has 60 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

60 Inspections
10.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
326 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 10.0%
Carrier: 10.0% (6 of 60) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (1 of 60) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% 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.

33 total violations across 60 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
7
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
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 3 states: MT, SD, WY
Level 1: 18 (30%) Level 2: 22 (37%) Level 3: 20 (33%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 MT 1 1 0
02/23/2026 MT 2 0 0
01/26/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/26/2026 MT 3 0 0
11/18/2025 MT 2 1 0
10/08/2025 MT 2 0 0
10/08/2025 MT 1 0 0
10/03/2025 MT 1 0 0
10/01/2025 MT 1 0 0
09/14/2025 MT 3 0 0
1 injury crash
09-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
09-OCT-24 MT 0 1 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 MC1596807
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 Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. $1,000 01/01/2023

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 326
Drivers 287
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/04/2002
MCS-150 Filed 20250909 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,802,928
Address 3268 Ocean View Dr, Helena, MT 59602-1224