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JEFF MONTGOMERY TRUCKING LLC
Frankfort, IN
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 696059 · MC 564930
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-564930 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
23.1% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC564930
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT40312A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
696059
MC Number
MC-564930
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 1997
Authority Granted
June 27, 2006
Annual Mileage
846,745 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5455 E St Rd 26, Frankfort, IN 46041-7759
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey J Montgomery
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
23.1% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | OH | 1 | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 2, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| March 18, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 14, 2025 | IN | — | — | 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
IN6
MI3
NY3
IL2
OH2
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Grain / Hopper
6
Tank
5
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV87DZ25505 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3JJ198426 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CV87DZ19821 | 2 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG90J461909 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D454507 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A1K2271269 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A5E2263535 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X3EJ389000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U28X8RF41841 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CV37DZ19824 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDDYB0XLB90029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS1432761030301 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34229R1013998 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34320Y1022604 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34321Y1022613 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Sunshine Stainless Tank & Equip Sunshine Stainless Tank | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T00002J1129230 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227BB127062 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04834SM017821 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W14412A3K7717543 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A9E2263537 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 1W9S72AX1H0007064 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 4WW4432A2C6619048 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 4WW4432A3F7709212 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAM00XGPHA4160 | 1 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | W096003377 | ST CLAIR MO | II | 2 | 1 | JEFF MONTGOMERY TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJF6CV87DZ19821 1W14412A3K7717543 |
IN 3741765 IN SP939MXC |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| March 28, 2026 | 3259000445 | ADA OH | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKYD49X3JJ198426 1W14432A1K2271269 |
IN 3887819 IN SP383TRQ |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | SPA3100320 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | 1 | — | IPC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKYD49X3JJ198426 1W14432A9E2263537 |
IN 3887819 IN SP369UYT |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | 5005080344 | SEE LITERAL, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1FUJF6CV87DZ19821 4WW4432A3F7709212 |
IN 3741765 IN SP388CRS |
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | 7582003548 | WEST POINT IN | II | 9 | 2 | PATRICK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1FUPDDYB0XLB90029 1TKJ04834SM017821 |
IN 3887820 IN SP791JBY |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | SPA3070577 | BEMUS POINT NY | II | 1 | — | INDIANA KITCHEN PREMIUM PORK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKYD49X3JJ198426 1W14432A1K2271269 |
IN 3887819 IN SP383TRQ |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | 7429004531 | WABASH IN | III | 1 | — | INDIANA KITCHEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG10D454507 1PMS34321Y1022613 |
IN 3015512 IN SP425TLE |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 7, 2025 | 8101009928 | SEYMOUR IN | III | 2 | — | INDIANA KITCHEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUNSHINE STAINLESS TANK & EQUIP |
1FUJA6CV87DZ25505 1S9T00002J1129230 |
IN 3741768 IN SP523DWE |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| June 30, 2025 | HUGHB03110 | EB SCALE, MI | III | 1 | — | GRUNDY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1NKDGGGG90J461909 1E1F9U28X8RF41841 |
IN 3365651 IN SP519DWE |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | SPT3050955 | BEMUS POINT NY | II | 5 | — | INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJA6CV87DZ25505 1TDH42227BB127062 |
IN 3741768 ME 5320329 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| INDIANA KITCHEN | 3 | August 26, 2025 |
| INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION | 3 | June 25, 2025 |
| IPC | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| PATRICK | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| INDIANA KITCHEN PREMIUM PORK | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| GRUNDY | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 8, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 27, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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