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RED MOUNTAIN TRUCK LINES INC
Butte, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 589093 · MC 284913
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-284913 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Upland Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.2% OOS · 108 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 11, 2013; first granted July 17, 1995 (31 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.7% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 5.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 108 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC284913
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy USXTL1315926
STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy AXS00366281P
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy USXTL0947625
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP23317A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
589093
MC Number
MC-284913
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 2, 1995
Authority First Granted
July 17, 1995
Authority Reinstated
April 11, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,449,882 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2807 S Montana Street, Butte, MT 59701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin Richards
Officer 2
Kayce Richards
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
108
Driver Inspections
43
Vehicle Inspections
97
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate5.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.2% of 65 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
10 of 61 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 69 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 69 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 69 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 69 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | MT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 4, 2025 | MT | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT81
WY6
ND3
SD2
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (89)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~45
of 64 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
43
Tank
28
Semi-trailer
15
Truck
2
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5344KC519202 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40XXRJ363389 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X3RD600061 | 5 | — |
| 2007 Beall | Tank · 36 ft | 1BN1T36447B009623 | 4 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5249KC519200 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX0MJ464212 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X8NR488425 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X0PJ217628 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X6SJ146170 | 4 | — |
| Countrysid | Semi-trailer | 1Z9MA1124JA448253 | 4 | — |
Show all 89 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Tank · 52 ft | 5MALK5245TP085894 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Beall | Tank · 45 ft | 1BN2T45327B008442 | 3 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E96P4127JC519155 | 3 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5149KC519179 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Exosent Engineering | Tank · 52 ft | 1E96P5249PM519294 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMA24638E5012250 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMS24633H1048380 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X0RJ310989 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X4PJ217633 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X6RJ363390 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X8LJ411530 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40XXLJ411531 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40XXSJ146169 | 3 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR37LB004831 | 3 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR39LB004829 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Brenner/beall/lafayette DOT 406 | Trailer (type not listed) | 10BEA852XGP003050 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Beall | Tank · 48 ft | 1BN2T483X5B007970 | 2 | 1 |
| Exosent En | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5141GC519118 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5358KC519180 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX49X9GJ482555 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMA24531C5010242 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMA2453XC5010238 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMA2535785007945 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX4RR386591 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X0PJ217631 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X0RJ325542 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X2PJ217632 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X2RJ325543 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X9NJ479824 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X9RJ310988 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X6KD273953 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X8TD791385 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40XXTD791386 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB332RB008660 | 2 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR31LB004582 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Tank · 52 ft | 5MALK5243SP081373 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Beall | Tank · 44 ft | 1BN2M4432TB004139 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Beall | Tank · 45 ft | 1BN2M4535SB004021 | 1 | 1 |
| Beall Inc | Semi-trailer | 1BN2T44304B007463 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Beall | Tank · 44 ft | 1BN2T44394B007463 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1E96P5146JC519154 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1E96P6146JC519154 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT0W369H355831 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMA24631E5012249 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMA24631E5012252 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMKL443XN1114449 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMS24635H1048381 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 46 ft | 1PMS24637H1048379 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P49X7SJ181994 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X2PJ217629 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X2SJ152256 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X4HJ153935 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X4LJ421312 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X7KJ251090 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP40X8SJ146168 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X1RD600060 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X1TD791390 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X2KD608934 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X3TD791388 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X5TD791389 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP40X8SD771734 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTP40X1CD152832 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTP40X9FD266372 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Paul Krohnert Manufacturing Limited | Tank | 2K931S2F9R1013166 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X7KF341628 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X7LF341629 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X7LF428527 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X7LF428530 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X9LF428528 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP4EX5PF145431 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP4EX9PF145433 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB132RB008662 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 23 ft | 558MTB229KB004006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB440TB009952 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR31KB004001 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR33KB004002 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR35LB004287 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR35LB004830 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR39KB003999 | 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 (108)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | U248100217 | BUTTE MT | II | — | — | PHILLIPS 66 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR MFG. BEALL, INC |
3WKDP4EX0NF145432 1PMA2453XC5010241 1BN1M2323TB004417 |
MT PA33861 MT 112313A MT 2TRA6490 |
| September 29, 2026 | MV13180165 | BUTTE MT | II | — | — | CHS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKZP40X6SJ146170 5MALK5245TP085894 |
MT PA31329 MT EUM425 |
| September 15, 2026 | MV58230252 | RAVALLI MT | I | 3 | — | PHILLIPS 66 | Straight Truck Trailer |
KENWORTH BEALL |
1NKZX4EX0MJ464212 1BN1T36447B009623 |
MT FES792 MT CGG888 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | TJDC001148 | WY, WY | I | — | — | PHILLIPS66 COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKZP40X6SJ146170 5MALK5245TP085894 |
MT PA31329 MT EUM425 |
| June 10, 2026 | U499001434 | PLAINS MT | II | 2 | 1 | PHILLIPS 66 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BEALL BEALL, INC |
1XKZP40X2PJ217629 1BN2T483X5B007970 1BN1T24277P031453 |
MT PA26643 MT 104415A MT 109890A |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | U824800487 | BILLINGS MT | I | — | — | DAKOTA FRACTIONATOR | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH EXOSENT ENGINEERING |
1XKZP40X4PJ217633 1E96P5249PM519294 |
MT PA25429 MT ECC601 |
| June 10, 2026 | PTFT000367 | WY, WY | I | — | — | PHILLIPS 66 CARRIER LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKZP40X6SJ146170 5MALK5245TP085894 |
MT PA31329 MT EUM425 |
| June 9, 2026 | U291101332 | LEWISTOWN MT | II | — | — | TRUE OIL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPCP40X3RD600061 1E96P5249KC519200 |
MT PA29481 MT DKS484 |
| June 9, 2026 | U777401199 | HAUGAN MT | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKZP40XXSJ146169 1PMS24633H1048380 |
MT PA31328 MT 482894B |
| June 9, 2026 | SA02001584 | BEACH ND | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKZP40X9NJ479824 558MTB440TB009952 |
MT PA24504 MT FAW480 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PHILLIPS 66 | 27 | September 29, 2026 |
| NORTHWEST PETROLEUM | 10 | June 5, 2026 |
| PAR MONTANA | 7 | April 16, 2026 |
| KINDER MORGAN | 3 | June 4, 2026 |
| TOWN PUMP | 3 | December 4, 2025 |
| CHS INC | 2 | September 29, 2026 |
| DAKOTA FRACTIONATOR | 2 | June 10, 2026 |
| TRUE OIL LLC | 2 | June 9, 2026 |
| SALMON RIVER PROPANE | 2 | November 4, 2025 |
| PHILLIPS 66 CARRIER LLC | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| P66 PROPANE MARKETING CO | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| CONCORD | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 11, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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