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JAMES SPERRY JR
DBA: Redneck Hotshot
Ennis, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2918993 · MC 99119
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-99119 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Indemnity Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 13, 2025; first granted June 28, 2018 (8 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC099119
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRS134756
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2918993
MC Number
MC-99119
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 2016
Authority First Granted
June 28, 2018
Authority Reinstated
May 13, 2025
Annual Mileage
35,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Ennis, MT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 49 ft | 1S9SS4940DL476003 | 4 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X34D833245 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1XP5DD9X4YN524609 | 2 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | U427301089 | BOZEMAN MT | II | 3 | — | OWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DD9X4YN524609 1S9SS4940DL476003 |
MT EDP220 MT EDP220 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | U427301028 | BOZEMAN MT | III | 1 | — | CK MAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DD9X4YN524609 1S9SS4940DL476003 |
MT PA31691 MT EDP220 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 7, 2024 | U427300447 | BOZEMAN MT | II | 9 | — | HI COUNTRY PAVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D833245 1S9SS4940DL476003 |
MT PA20726 MT EDP220 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 12, 2024 | U427300396 | GALLATIN GATEWAY MT | II | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D833245 1S9SS4940DL476003 |
MT PA20726 MT EDP220 |
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| November 7, 2023 | U427300049 | BOZEMAN MT | I | 8 | — | DLM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SMITHCO MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X34D833245 1S9SS4940DL476003 |
MT PA20726 MT EDP220 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CK MAY | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| HI COUNTRY PAVING | 1 | August 7, 2024 |
| DLM | 1 | November 7, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 21, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 18, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 30, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 17, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 14, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 28, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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