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HANSON TRUCKING INC
Columbia Falls, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 455995 · MC 245717
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-245717 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC245717
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP88211A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
455995
MC Number
MC-245717
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 22, 1991
Authority Granted
August 30, 1999
Annual Mileage
816,340 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
251 Truck Route, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Russell Neil Hanson
Officer 2
Ernest G Hanson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Wet |
| October 22, 2025 | MT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 24, 2024 | MT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT17
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
7
Grain / Hopper
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Semi-trailer | 1C9125347X0112759 | 3 | — |
| Westways M | Semi-trailer | 1C916U89XV0112772 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X6DR353804 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPB0X58R227525 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X5DR353809 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPB0X16R120842 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPB0X98R221680 | 2 | — |
| Western Tr | Semi-trailer | 1C9125343YB000823 | 1 | — |
| Western Tr | Semi-trailer | 1C9125348YB000820 | 1 | — |
| Western Tr | Semi-trailer | 1C916T392S0112519 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Semi-trailer | 1C916U890W0112605 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 1PLE0483XLTE02240 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1PLE05348HPD60088 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X1DR353807 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40X8DR353805 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP40XXDR353806 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPB0X36R155074 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN125340EB000576 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5DN1253484B000694 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | U432801314 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | FH STOLTZE LAND & LUM,BER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN |
1XKDP40X6DR353804 1C9125347X0112759 |
MT PA22615 MT TA18638 |
| August 24, 2026 | U432801311 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | CANFOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PEERLESS |
1XKDPB0X58R227525 1PLE05348HPD60088 |
MT PA22201 MT 7AB4477 |
| August 18, 2026 | U432801308 | COLUMBIA FALLS MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PEERLESS D |
1XKDPB0X16R120842 1PLE0483XLTE02240 |
MT PA22616 MT TA15425 |
| June 9, 2026 | HP23560009 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTWAYS M |
1XKDP40X5DR353809 1C916U89XV0112772 |
MT PA03070 MT 788327D |
| June 3, 2026 | U432801215 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TR |
1XKDPB0X16R120842 1C916T392S0112519 |
MT PA22616 MT TA03594 |
| April 23, 2026 | U432801162 | COLUMBIA FALLS MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TR |
1XKDP40X8DR353805 1C9125348YB000820 |
MT PA21608 MT TA03670 |
| March 5, 2026 | U432801097 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN |
1XKDP40X6DR353804 1C9125347X0112759 |
MT PA22615 MT TA18638 |
| March 5, 2026 | U432801092 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TR |
1XKDPB0X58R227525 1C916U89XV0112772 |
MT PA22201 MT 788327D |
| March 5, 2026 | U432801091 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKDP40X1DR353807 |
MT PA02999 |
| March 5, 2026 | U432801090 | EUREKA MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTERN TR |
1XKDP40XXDR353806 1C9125343YB000823 |
MT PA33298 MT TA03600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FH STOLTZE LAND & LUM,BER | 2 | August 24, 2026 |
| CANFOR | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 30, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 29, 1991 | WITHDRAWN | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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