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Freight Carrier · Sidney, MT

J & S TRUCKING & HOTSHOT

Name: J & S TRUCKING & HOTSHOT
Address: 110 4TH AVE SW, SIDNEY, MT, 59270, US
Telephone: (406) 478-0782

110 4TH AVE SW · Sidney, MT 59270

Authorized: Property

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MC #855312
USDOT #1943132 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J & S TRUCKING & HOTSHOT is a Sidney, MT freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Montana. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-855312 and their USDOT number is 1943132.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2025 · last updated May 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name GERALD A TINKESS
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 25,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: ND (1), MT (1). Home base: Sidney, Montana.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 0% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 12 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

2
Total
1
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 2 unique codes

Critical 1

393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8

Vehicle Maintenance 1

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

J & S TRUCKING & HOTSHOT
110 4TH AVE SW
SIDNEY, MT 59270

Mailing Address

GERALD A TINKESS
PO BOX 665
SIDNEY, MT 59270

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