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AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT
Billings, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 53698 · MC 480738
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-480738 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 20, 2017; first granted March 24, 2006 (20 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC480738
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 3959065
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
53698
MC Number
MC-480738
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
March 24, 2006
Authority Reinstated
December 20, 2017
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4432 S Frontage Rd, Billings, MT 59101-7719
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Nels Pearson
Officer 2
Matt Michaelson
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.3% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th 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
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT11
SD6
WY4
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
6
Truck
5
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9PM040606 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X4MD735522 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1642MG459402 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA164XPG781001 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1668LG316101 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1743RG975801 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWL49X1FD257655 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X6KD630395 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X8LD653940 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1GRAA8024BB704782 | 2 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3HJ165666 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1GRAA8028BB704798 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X1LD653939 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD79X0EJ409104 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1640MG459401 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cottrell C-10, C-7510, C-7512 | Car Hauler | 5E0AK1442FG574701 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | U868400230 | BILLINGS MT | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK AULICK IND |
1M1AN4GY8NM024281 1A9TF4830DS341530 |
MT CN5001 MT 323067D |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | XGTR000164 | WY, WY | I | — | — | MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKZD49X3HJ165666 1GRAA8024BB704782 |
MT PA32805 MT 384043D |
| August 5, 2026 | U574202243 | BROADUS MT | III | 1 | — | AAM | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X8LD653940 5E0AA1642MG459402 |
MT PA32306 MT TA10465 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | U748401583 | WIBAUX MT | III | — | — | AUTO AUCTION OF MT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X4MD735522 5E0AA164XPG781001 |
MT PA26518 MT TA17143 |
| April 4, 2026 | TJDC001006 | I25 SOUTHBOUND MP 298, WY | II | 6 | 1 | AUTO AUCTION OF MONTANA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X8LD653940 5E0AA1642MG459402 |
MT PA16439 MT TA10465 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | HP13700001 | STURGIS SD | III | 1 | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWL49X1FD257655 5E0AA1668LG316101 |
MT PA07684 MT TA08912 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | PAJH000588 | SHERIDAN/DIETZ POE, WY | I | — | — | REDNECK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKZD49X3HJ165666 1GRAA8028BB704798 |
MT PA32805 TX 103C238 |
| February 2, 2026 | U839100311 | BILLINGS MT | II | 3 | — | MONTANA FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKDD79X0EJ409104 1GRAA8024BB704782 |
MT PA32806 MT 368031D |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | 1691710742 | FORT MORGAN CO | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X4MD735522 5E0AA164XPG781001 |
MT PA26518 MT TA17143 |
| December 17, 2025 | U748401401 | WIBAUX MT | III | 1 | — | AUTO AUCTION OF MT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXL49X6KD630395 5E0AA1668LG316101 |
MT PA18671 MT TA08912 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO AUCTION OF MONTANA | 7 | April 4, 2026 |
| AAM | 3 | August 5, 2026 |
| AUTO AUCTION OF MT | 2 | May 4, 2026 |
| MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| REDNECK | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| MONTANA FOODS | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| DENNY MENHOLT CHEVROLET BILLINGS | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| AUTO AUTION OF MONTANA | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| AHM | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| AUTO AUCTION MONTANA | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| DAA | 1 | September 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 20, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 20, 2017 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 11, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 4, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 4, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 6, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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