HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/53698-auto-auction-associates-of-mt/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT
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) 252-6332, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC480738.
- 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) | MC480738 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 3959065 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2020 | 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
1 of 8 · Montana avg 24.2%
0 of 18 · Montana avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 4, 2026 | WY | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | MT | 2 | 3 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | WY | 2 | 1 | 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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | 11 | 3 | 64.7% | 78.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 23.5% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 11.8% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106C1C | 1 | 1 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 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 | 53698 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC480738 |
| Legal name | AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 500,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 24, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 26, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesOtherUnspecified
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 AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT
What does AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT's operating authority allow?
MC480738: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT 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 AUTO AUCTION ASSOCIATES OF MT?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 53698. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 252-6332, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC480738, 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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