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MONTANA CARRIERS INC
Bakersfield, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 855057 · MC 377668
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-377668 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 14, 2020; first granted April 10, 2000 (26 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC377668
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA2453206
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
855057
MC Number
MC-377668
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 2000
Authority First Granted
April 10, 2000
Authority Reinstated
April 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
440,639 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5302 Trabuco Canyon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gurdip Singh
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
30.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th 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
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
KS3
IA2
AR1
AZ1
CO1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532AU058508 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DU697042 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXHSJG8306 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0HSHV9543 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57FSGN9885 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0HSHD9398 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531BU106226 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU752602 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2535BU106226 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU694513 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 0243871212 | LAMAR CO | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR0HSHD9398 1UYVS2537GU694513 |
CA YP87228 CA 4PL6442 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 9333000085 | LIBERAL KS | III | — | — | BEE SWEET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDRXHSJG8306 1UYVS2534DU697042 |
CA ZP70480 ME 2922457 |
| April 20, 2026 | 9301000153 | OLATHE KS | II | 2 | — | FRESH TASTE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDRXHSJG8306 1UYVS2534DU697042 |
CA ZP70480 ME 2922457 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 0304004788 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST, MS | III | — | — | WALMART INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDRXHSJG8306 1UYVS2534DU697042 |
CA ZP70480 ME 29-22457 |
| February 11, 2026 | 7656001068 | TUCSON AZ | II | 7 | 2 | INDEX FRESH TEXAS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDRXHSJG8306 1UYVS2534DU697042 |
CA ZP70480 ME 2922457 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 28, 2025 | 5590000727 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 1 | 1 | BELLA VISTA PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGN9885 1UYVS2532AU058508 |
CA ZP05273 CA 4SY3059 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | NDOG006377 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR0HSHV9543 1UYVS2532AU058508 |
CA XP32604 CA 4WE4116 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 7109028880 | SLOAN CHECK SITE, NV | III | — | — | MISSION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGN9885 1UYVS2531BU106226 |
CA ZP05273 CA 4UJ3058 |
| March 17, 2025 | 25CK001151 | LEEDS UT | III | 2 | — | FOWLER PACKING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR0HSHD9398 1UYVS2531GU752602 |
CA YP87228 CA 4SY5638 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| November 10, 2024 | HP01680412 | HARVEY COUNTY, KS | II | 4 | — | REQUEST FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR0HSHV9543 1UYVS2532AU058508 |
CA XP32604 CA 4SY3059 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BEE SWEET | 1 | May 1, 2026 |
| FRESH TASTE | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| WALMART INC. | 1 | April 10, 2026 |
| INDEX FRESH TEXAS LLC | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| BELLA VISTA PRODUCE | 1 | July 28, 2025 |
| MISSION | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| FOWLER PACKING COMPANY | 1 | March 17, 2025 |
| REQUEST FOODS | 1 | November 10, 2024 |
| COLUMBIA SC BREWERY | 1 | October 14, 2024 |
| EGGS UNLIMITED | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
| DRISCOLLS | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
| MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF NORTH CAROLINA | 1 | May 9, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 12, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 1, 2020 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 13, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 28, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 1, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 31, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 19, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 9, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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