Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 996639)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS INC

U.S. DOT#: 996639

Address: 3268 OCEAN VIEW DR
HELENA, MT 59602-1224
Number of Vehicles: 326
Number of Drivers: 287
Number of Inspections: 40

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/22/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 07/11/2008)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	14.3	23.2
Driver	2.6	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/22/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-1596807
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	2.92 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.27 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 334 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 40 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 29 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 40 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 40 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 18


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

383.23A2-LCDL	Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.104F3-C	Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.106D-C	Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported.	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.25A-L	Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.43D-B	Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TFBMF	Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.81-H	Horn - Inoperative or defective.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS	Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 40


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

11/18/2025	MTU532001071	MT	509873C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective						3
10/8/2025	MTU665100904	MT	581160B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
10/8/2025	MTU291001128	MT	517814C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
10/3/2025	MTU485500833	MT	509871C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/1/2025	MTU210301070	MT	536155C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/14/2025	MTU743501419	MT	550204B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/11/2025	MTU689800993	MT	PA32542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/9/2025	MTU427301033	MT	510601C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/27/2025	MTU623000995	MT	517775C	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/12/2025	MTU427301004	MT	536152C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/11/2025	MTU743501337	MT	597123B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/25/2025	MTU551700872	MT	559845B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/25/2025	MTU551700877	MT	554336B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
5/27/2025	MTU493600689	MT	2847818	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/19/2025	MTU621800758	MT	535140C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/13/2025	MTU819700533	MT	559341B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown						3
5/13/2025	MTU668400717	MT	528779C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/13/2025	MTMV74490110	MT	597126B	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing						2
4/21/2025	MTU427300824	MT	555144B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.25A-L Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted						6
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDL Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.106D-C Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.						6
4/8/2025	MTU493600641	MT	56156B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/6/2025	MTU743500838	MT	523488C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/3/2024	MTU262200768	MT	PA03559	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/18/2024	MTU427300584	MT	530170C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/7/2024	MTU459000621	MT	565107B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown						3
9/17/2024	MTU485500412	MT	529522C	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/11/2024	MTU289501249	MT	565115B	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/22/2024	MTU248100047	MT	587510B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/21/2024	MTMV03910037	MT	534647B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/16/2024	MTU427300470	MT	559837B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/2/2024	MTU206200392	MT	PA03559	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/31/2024	MTU665100313	MT	544717B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/24/2024	MTU459000474	MT	587504B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/7/2024	MTU427300296	MT	PA03559	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/26/2024	MTU234000063	MT	PA03559	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/15/2024	MTU665100122	MT	529385B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/14/2024	MTU551700137	MT	597125B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/14/2024	MTU532000220	MT	5-50440B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/9/2024	MTU532000213	MT	597119B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/2/2024	MTU551700124	MT	587506B	MT	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/16/2024	MTU743500260	MT	PA03559	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

10/9/2024	MT2450200444	MT	559839B	MT	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
2/14/2024	MT2450199187	MT	5-50440B	MT	0	2	Yes	No	2	1	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/12/2011 (Offsite Investigation)
Total Inspections: 40
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 29
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 11
Total Crashes* : 2

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Carrier Registration

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/22/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/12/2011 (Offsite Investigation)	Total Inspections: 40 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 29 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 11	Total Crashes: 2*
4/12/2011 (Offsite Investigation) 12/4/2009 (Offsite Investigation) 7/8/2008 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 40 2.5% Vehicle Inspections 29 13.8% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

334 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 334 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

334 Average Power Units = 326 Current Power Units + 338 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 338 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 996639 = 95% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
17,374 VMT per Average Power Unit = 5,802,928 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 334 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

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