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FRANZ CONSTRUCTION INC
Sidney, MT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 244512 · MC 289060
Conditional
Active 31 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-289060 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Company
Safety
Conditional
36.4% OOS · 30 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 53.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC289060
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 8R089456
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
244512
MC Number
MC-289060
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 1984
Authority Granted
June 13, 1995
Annual Mileage
503,142 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1700 South Central Avenue, Sidney, MT 59270
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Val Franz
Officer 2
Donald Franz
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance48
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate53.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.1pp higher)
36.4% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
79th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | MT | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 14, 2026 | ND | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT21
ND7
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 88 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Dump
9
Semi-trailer
4
Flatbed
3
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D140028 | 4 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG60D140027 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4432DP688013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS4438EC688042 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Rigid Gooseneck | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DAGFC048DC020910 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Rigid Gooseneck | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DAGFC04XBC020453 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAXUEXX4D834216 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D222755 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D140025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1S9SS4432EL476617 | 2 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1S9SS443XEL476185 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU0X94R051741 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1YPFS44378P002333 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALUTX26D897215 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D175431 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D140026 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D158481 | 1 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D222754 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D158482 | 1 | 1 |
| Red River | Semi-trailer | 1R9LB4225T1051095 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4231CL476172 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1S9SS4430EL476616 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1S9SS4438EL476184 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1S9SS4439CL476532 | 1 | — |
| Trak | — | 1TKS025226M092060 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S2C3611260 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0XX6R153766 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX37R179907 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPBEX11J884036 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWPBTX52J889759 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X21D552711 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X91D571451 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX5PD884445 | 1 | — |
| Side Dumpe | Semi-trailer | 1YPFS423X6P001712 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | — | 3080586520691 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4S0DK53341000534 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 42 ft | 5MC434219D3136184 | 1 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | U748401759 | FAIRVIEW MT | III | — | — | FRANZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWP4EX37R179907 2M9FS9484DB182005 |
MT PA19861 MT T36602 |
| August 13, 2026 | FT08001024 | WILLISTON ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC |
1XKWPBTX52J889759 1D9FS4438EC688042 |
MT PA30357 MT 279884B |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | U748401715 | SIDNEY MT | III | — | — | FRANZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1NPXGGGG10D175431 1S9SS4231CL476172 |
MT PA05124 MT 270179F |
| August 3, 2026 | U748401702 | SIDNEY MT | I | 2 | — | FRANZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDDU0X94R051741 1YPFS44378P002333 |
MT P46608 MT 2717153 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | U694401528 | SIDNEY MT | I | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1NPXGGGG20D140025 1S9SS443XEL476185 |
MT PA01888 MT 278378B |
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | U750701281 | SIDNEY MT | I | 1 | — | SAVAGE FIRE HALL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC |
1XP5DB0X21D552711 1D9FS4438EC688042 |
MT PA07217 MT 279884B |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | U694401519 | SIDNEY MT | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1XPXP4EX5PD884445 1DAGFC04XBC020453 |
MT PA32095 MT 275428A |
| May 12, 2026 | U743502427 | SIDNEY MT | I | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWPBEX11J884036 4S0DK53341000534 |
MT P28506 MT T34008 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | U551701366 | SIDNEY MT | I | 2 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC |
1NPAXUEXX4D834216 1D9FS4432DP688013 |
MT P48631 MT 272492E |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | U291001251 | SIDNEY MT | I | 4 | 1 | FRANZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDDU0X94R051741 1YPFS44378P002333 |
MT P46608 MT 2717153 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAVAGE FIRE HALL | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL | 1 | January 10, 2026 |
| ROCKY PRESTAGON | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| FRANZA CONSTRUCTION | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| PRICE | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
| FRANZ CONSTRUCTIONN | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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