HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/260746-sod-buster-sales-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOD BUSTER SALES INC
Doing business as FARM EQUIPMENT FINDING SERVICE
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC205869 is also listed on another company recordG D JONES & SONS LLC (USDOT 874467, added Apr 21, 2000). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 874467, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Aug 1, 1991. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 883-2118, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC205869 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 874467. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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) | MC205869 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | Primary | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CPMO0560144668 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 6, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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
1 of 1 · Montana avg 24.2%
0 of 1 · Montana avg 4.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 straight trucks
Ford 1
2 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: 1
1 semi-trailers
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | MT | 1 | 6 | Yes |
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
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 6 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 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | 78.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 20.0% | 10.2% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 260746 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC205869 |
| Legal name | SOD BUSTER SALES INC |
| DBA name | FARM EQUIPMENT FINDING SERVICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 20,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Aug 1, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 12, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @sodbustersales.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
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 SOD BUSTER SALES INC
What does SOD BUSTER SALES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SOD BUSTER SALES INC (MC205869), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SOD BUSTER SALES INC is old or missing?
MC205869, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking SOD BUSTER SALES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 260746. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 883-2118, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, 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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