HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1413040-montana-merchandising-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC
Doing business as T & M TRANSPORTING
Freight Broker
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 771-9229, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC211206.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC211206 | — | Amherst National Insurance Company Policy JT021631 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1413040 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC211206 |
| Legal name | MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC |
| DBA name | T & M TRANSPORTING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 6, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
0 of 1 · Montana avg 24.2%
0 of 1 · Montana avg 4.1%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | MT | 2 | 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
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.
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Questions about MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC
Is MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC a broker or a carrier?
MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC's operating authority allow?
MC211206: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MONTANA MERCHANDISING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1413040. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 771-9229, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC211206, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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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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