HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/133376-makeeff-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MAKEEFF TRUCKING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Montana average 24.2%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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) 245-7957, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC148775.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC148775 | — | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy PRA4280753-00 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jul 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC148775 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0155456001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
| Trust Fund | MC148775 | — | FIRST CITIZENS BANK OF BILLINGS Policy NONE · BMC-85 | $75,000 | Jan 10, 2003 | 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
2 of 5 · Montana avg 24.2%
0 of 13 · Montana avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 20, 2026 | ND | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 24, 2026 | ND | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | WA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ND | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ND | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 16, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 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 4,994 vehicle and 8,417 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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 50.0% | 6.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 30.0% | 10.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20.0% | 78.0% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Monticello, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 133376 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC148775 |
| Legal name | MAKEEFF TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 566,950 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 28, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherWelding Equipment
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC148775: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC148775: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about MAKEEFF TRUCKING INC
What does MAKEEFF TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC148775: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MAKEEFF TRUCKING 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 MAKEEFF TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 133376. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 245-7957, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC148775, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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