HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/659413-ensign-united-states-drilling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC
Doing business as JONAH TRUCKING
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (970) 397-7322, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC629716.
- 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: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC629716 | — | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 4275169 · 34 | — | Nov 1, 2022 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC629716 | — | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 4275169 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC629716 | — | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 4275169 · 84 | — | Nov 1, 2022 | 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 16 · Colorado avg 22.3%
0 of 30 · Colorado avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | WY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WY | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 23, 2026 | ND | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 11, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | CO | 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 Colorado average covers 19,011 vehicle and 32,893 driver inspections of all Colorado-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
9 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 26 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 | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 77.8% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLSNC | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 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 Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Watford City, ND | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | CO | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Gill, CO | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 659413 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC629716 |
| Legal name | ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC |
| DBA name | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 175 |
| Drivers | 124 |
| Annual mileage | 3,805,545 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 26, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 18, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentConstructionWater WellOtherProduction Water
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 ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC
What does ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC's operating authority allow?
MC629716: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 659413. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (970) 397-7322, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC629716, 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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