HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1021626-r-k-trucking-of-montana-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 442-2897, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC428992.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC428992 | — | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF009644 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 6, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 of 63 · Montana avg 24.2%
2 of 141 · Montana avg 4.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 21 states and provinces, 24 months
- MT 31 22.0%
- CA 28 19.9%
- SD 25 17.7%
- NV 10 7.1%
- ID 9 6.4%
- UT 7 5.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 26
26 tractors
Volvo 44
28 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 49
48 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Utility 47Hyundai Translead 35
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
American Chemet Corporation 14General Mills 11American Chemet Corp 7General Mills Operations 5Montana Milling Inc 4Chemet 4General Mills Operations Llc 4American Chemet 4
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | NE | 1 | 6 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | ID | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Montana average covers 5,000 vehicle and 8,430 driver inspections of all Montana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
46 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 9 | 47.8% | 78.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 1 | 37.0% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 13.0% | 6.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| 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 · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953AII | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Montana column is the mix across all Montana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | MT | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1021626 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC428992 |
| Legal name | R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 3,400,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 20, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 22, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @rktruck.net |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 26 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherFlour, Grains, Metals Are Primary Commodities Hauled
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC
What does R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC's operating authority allow?
MC428992: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking R & K TRUCKING OF MONTANA INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1021626. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 442-2897, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC428992, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (406) 442-2897
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R & K FREIGHT SERVICES LLC Carrier & broker |
Helena, MT | 2881273 | MC966943 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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