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ROD CLARKE TRUCKING LLC
Victor, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 234880 · MC 168993
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-168993 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
20.7% OOS · 53 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 15, 2021; first granted December 9, 1983 (42 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 53 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC168993
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP11435A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
234880
MC Number
MC-168993
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1983
Authority First Granted
December 9, 1983
Authority Reinstated
June 15, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,608,873 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1900 Meridian Rd, Victor, MT 59875-9659
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rodney B Clarke
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
53
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
20.7% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2025 | MT | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT26
WA9
OR6
ID2
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Flatbed
13
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115342PB000262 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X6NR123211 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115340PB000261 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XX7R183374 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN1153447B000425 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X2MR422936 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X73D593793 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8HJ177007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X1RR379343 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBPP9X0JD478909 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115341LB001266 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115343JB000651 | 3 | 2 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5340HA039936 | 3 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG00J399039 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXLR413831 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X7MR375922 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X8NR123212 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115346FB000604 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115347RB000132 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115349HB000468 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115349NB000305 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8LR413830 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X1RR342955 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X25D863645 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5YD551520 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115343HB001468 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115347NB000304 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115349RB000133 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN11534XGB001451 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (53)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | X805008131 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 6 | 2 | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWD49X6MR443166 5DN115347NB000304 |
MT PA23843 MT 135339M |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 2077001005 | SPRAGUE WA | III | 1 | — | WEYERHAUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X73D593793 5DN115349HB000468 |
MT PA03545 MT TA06395 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | U743502453 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 1 | — | SPOKANE FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X6NR123211 5DN115342PB000262 |
MT PA30200 MT 136431P |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | MV21660252 | LOLO MT | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X25D863645 5DN115347NB000304 |
MT PA33961 MT 135339M |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 25TS002342 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | IDAHO FOREST GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X6NR123211 5DN115342PB000262 |
MT PA30200 MT 136431P |
| March 30, 2026 | X805007802 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 1 | 1 | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X2MR422936 5DN115343JB000651 |
MT PA24599 MT 138660K |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | U743502144 | CLEARWATER MT | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XPBPP9X0JD478909 5MAPA5340HA039936 |
MT PA30610 MT 157292G |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | AP44090621 | BEND OR | III | — | — | BOISE CASCADE WOOD PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X1RR379343 5DN115340PB000261 |
MT PA31670 MT 136430P |
| January 9, 2026 | 3193006591 | POST FALLS ID | I | 2 | 1 | BOISE CASCADE WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X6NR123211 5DN115342PB000262 |
MT PA30200 MT 136431P |
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | U499001149 | HAUGAN MT | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XKWP49X1RR379343 5DN115340PB000261 |
MT PA31670 MT 136430P |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WEYERHAEUSER | 11 | October 5, 2026 |
| SPOKANE FOREST PRODUCTS | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| IDAHO FOREST GROUP | 2 | April 7, 2026 |
| BOISE CASCADE WOOD PRODUCTS | 2 | February 23, 2026 |
| BOISE CASCADE | 2 | July 3, 2024 |
| WEYERHAUSER | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| BENNETT LUMBER PRODUCTS | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| FRANK LUMBER CO | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| LUMBERMENS MERCHANDISING CORP | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
| WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| CHALLENGER PALLET & SUPPLY INC. | 1 | February 24, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 3, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 27, 2001 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Contract Carrier |
| December 27, 2001 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 22, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 20, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 17, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 13, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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