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PRINCE INC
Forsyth, MT
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 81091 · MC 144436
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-144436 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC144436
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A6538979
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
81091
MC Number
MC-144436
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 20, 1986
Annual Mileage
640,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7 Ross & Prince Lane, Forsyth, MT 59327
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charlee Prince
Officer 2
John Prince
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesPassengersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
79th 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
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 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
MT19
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 64 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Grain / Hopper
5
Flatbed
4
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX0RR343852 | 5 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPB0X67R160330 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 55 ft | 4U3A05535SL024242 | 3 | 2 |
| Tri-trak | Semi-trailer | 1TKS00515VM028119 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKA053399M059327 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 20 ft | 1TKD02020LW113228 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 20 ft | 1TKD02020NW118657 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TKD04332LW113229 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TKD04338RW094257 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TKD04339HW123487 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1TKJ05120LM054485 | 1 | — |
| Trail King | — | 1TKSC43333W031993 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X0LS544268 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPB0X8TS726305 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPUEX31J878984 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X07R160333 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X27R160334 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0XX7R187765 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X01R882136 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X1VR744112 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X91R864945 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FS05334B2031011 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | MV73060025 | FORSYTH MT | III | — | — | PRINCE INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKWDB9X1VR744112 1TKA053399M059327 |
MT 292200C MT 2912652 |
| July 15, 2026 | U819701105 | CIRCLE MT | II | 2 | — | PRINCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB9X91R864945 1TKD04332LW113229 1TKD02029LW113230 |
MT P42437 MT 299963B MT 299964B |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | U748401635 | CIRCLE MT | II | 3 | 1 | CENTRAL SPECIALTIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB0X27R160334 1TKD04338RW094257 1TKD02027NW118655 |
MT PA15413 MT 297546C MT 294760C |
| 396.3A1-CDLME | OOSCoupling - Semi-Trailer, loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, or insecure latch (excluding fifth wheel and pintle hooks) | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | U819701028 | BROCKWAY MT | I | 19 | — | PRINCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB0XX7R187765 1TKD02020NW118657 1TKD0433XRW094258 |
MT PA18782 MT 294762C MT 297547C |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STGBMC | OOSSteering - Gear box/mounting bracket cracked | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-STFAC | OOSSteering - Cracked front axle beam | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | U819701017 | BROCKWAY MT | III | 1 | — | PRINCE STATE OF MT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB9X01R882136 1TKD04339HW123487 1TKD02020HW123488 |
MT P28338 MT 295116B MT 295117B |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | U498501003 | CIRCLE MT | II | — | — | PRINCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKWDB0X07R160333 1TKD02020LW113228 1TKD04339LW113227 |
MT PA15412 MT 299962B MT 299961B |
| September 29, 2025 | U464000838 | FORSYTH MT | I | 2 | — | PRINCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKWPB0X67R160330 4U3A05535SL024242 |
MT 296959C MT 299152C |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | U291000924 | WINIFRED MT | II | — | — | PRINCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES TRAIL KING |
1XKDP4EX0RR343852 1TKJ05120LM054485 1TKR01922LM054486 |
MT PA30181 MT 290619C MT 290620C |
| May 15, 2025 | U668400740 | SIDNEY MT | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKWPB0X67R160330 4U3A05535SL024242 |
MT 296959C MT 299152C |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | U551700753 | CIRCLE MT | I | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKDPB0X8TS726305 |
MT 297321C |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL SPECIALTIES | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| PRINCE STATE OF MT | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| EMPIRE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT CO | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 22, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 29, 1979 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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