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B&J TRUCKING INC
DBA: Bj Trucking
Kalispell, MT
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 354836 · MC 1656824
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1656824 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1656824
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA875089116
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPP 1266667
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
354836
MC Number
MC-1656824
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 24, 1989
Authority Granted
August 2, 2024
Annual Mileage
340,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4147 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901-8201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tami Strand
Officer 2
Jeff Strand
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT2
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 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1D9BG5333D1609067 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1HN981880 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH87N436836 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | U493101238 | TOWNSEND MT | II | — | — | B&J TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH8HN969077 1TTE533SXD3738628 |
MT DEP689 MT DJC381 |
| September 25, 2025 | U432800880 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH1HN981880 1D9BG5333D1609067 |
MT DEP692 MT 728182C |
| June 3, 2024 | U289500829 | BROWNING MT | III | — | — | IND HEMP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK DOONAN TRA |
4V4NC9GH87N436836 1D9BG5333D1609067 |
MT DJC296 MT 728182C |
| September 20, 2023 | L314000222 | DEVON MT | III | — | — | MOUNTAIN WEST COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILX |
4V4NC9GH87N436836 1W1MBFYAX9A251830 |
MT DCJ296 MT 740385A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IND HEMP | 1 | June 3, 2024 |
| MOUNTAIN WEST COOP | 1 | September 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 2, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Western National Mutual Insurance |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Western National Mutual Insurance |
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