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CHARLTON & SONS TRUCKINGINC
Huntley, MT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 989865 · MC 420511
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 24 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-420511 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $1,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC420511
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP04416G
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
989865
MC Number
MC-420511
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 16, 2001
Authority Granted
December 18, 2001
Annual Mileage
260,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1750 South 5th Road, Huntley, MT 59037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jennifer Charlton
Officer 2
Vince Charlton
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedChemicals
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | MT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKDD49X1DJ367135 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKDD49X1DJ367135 | 0 | Clean |
| October 16, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0PD843790 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0PD843790 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0PD843790 | 0 | Clean |
| June 3, 2024 | MT | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0PD843790 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT6
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
2
Tractor
2
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0PD843790 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BFB42319F0C1464 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1DJ367135 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Tankcon Frp Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 43 ft | 2T9T21431BB089977 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BFB523XJF0D5809 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 18, 2001 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 7, 2026.
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