FMCSA Carrier Profile
CLIFF HARTMAN
DBA: Cliff Hartman Trucking
Active
Satisfactory
Authority Active
Active 9 yrs, 1 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
2nd pct · 3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Where This Carrier Operates
States where roadside inspections were recorded
IA1
MT1
WA1
Equipment on Record (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPBDP9X5KD656565 | Peterbilt | 3 | 2 |
| 1W1K45030N2274644 | Wilx | 2 | 1 |
| 1W1K65347N5562139 | Wilson Tra | 1 | 1 |
Vetting Notes
CLIFF HARTMAN is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Billings, Montana, operating under DOT 459221. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 3 FMCSA inspections on record, this carrier shows 300.0% vehicle OOS and 50.0% driver OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459221
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 1991
Authority Reinstated
June 15, 2017
Annual Mileage
95,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Billings, MT
Operating Authority
MC246016
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP50697A
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Safety Percentile
2nd percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate300.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (279.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X5KD656565 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 5, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X5KD656565 | 1 | Passed |
| September 3, 2025 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X5KD656565 | 4 | 3 OOS |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 4, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| December 23, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 23, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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