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FLAT LINE INC
Plevna, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2452254 · MC 846615
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-846615 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC846615
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN412722
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2452254
MC Number
MC-846615
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 7, 2013
Authority Reinstated
December 4, 2015
Annual Mileage
260,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
113 2nd St N, Plevna, MT 59344
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Promise Miller
Officer 2
Mike Miller
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%
Ranks in the 50th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X3LD663973 | 2 | Passed |
| December 30, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXP49X5ED220556 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXP49X5ED220556 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2025 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7LN258558 | 1 | Passed |
| March 30, 2025 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXP49X5ED220556 | 0 | Clean |
| March 27, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X35N830650 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXP49X5ED220556 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 11, 2024 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X35N830650 | 3 | Passed |
| September 27, 2024 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7LN258558 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 11, 2024 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7LN258558 | 1 | Passed |
| May 25, 2024 | ND | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5D49X41D568732 | 4 | Passed |
| April 3, 2024 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 27, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| December 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 8 | Cited |
| December 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| April 23, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 7 | Cited |
| June 8, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| December 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | 3 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Cited |
| April 23, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT6
WY3
CO1
ND1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X5ED220556 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA2442965004637 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN258558 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAB452387H72767 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKA5332R7125574 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X35N830650 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA2442385006810 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X41D568732 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3LD663973 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 53 ft | 5HTSA5342L7108970 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 4, 2015 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 2015 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 30, 2015 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 26, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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