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VAUGHT TRUCKING INC

11 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LANE · Thompson Falls, MT 59873

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #491146
  • USDOT #269873 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VAUGHT TRUCKING INC is a Thompson Falls, MT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Montana. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-491146 and their USDOT number is 269873.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 431,144 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Montana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MT (11), ID (2). Home base: Thompson Falls, Montana.

Safety Record

5 Acute/Critical 5 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.66 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.58 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8(a)(1)Failing to require a driver to prepare a record of duty status using appropriate method (critical)0× SW 0
  • 395.8(a)(1)Failing to require a driver to prepare a record of duty status using appropriate method (critical)0× SW 0

Driver Fitness 3

  • 383.37(a)Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee to operate a CMV during any period in which the driver does not have a current CLP or CDL or does not have a CLP or CDL with the proper class or endorsements. An employer may not use a driver to operate a CMV who violates any restriction on the driver's CLP or CDL0× SW 0
  • 391.51(b)(6)Failing to maintain medical examiner's certificate in driver's qualification file0× SW 0
  • 391.51(b)(6)Failing to maintain medical examiner's certificate in driver's qualification file0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address
VAUGHT TRUCKING INC
11 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LANE
THOMPSON FALLS, MT 59873
Mailing Address
VAUGHT TRUCKING INC
11 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LANE
THOMPSON FLS, MT 59873

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