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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1268401Last checked 7h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 1268401Great Falls, MT

Carnahan

DBA: Carnahan Towing & Repair INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateGreat Falls, MT 59404

Carnahan has a fleet of 18 power units and 8 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameCarnahan
DBACarnahan Towing & Repair INC
DOT #1268401
MC #
CityGreat Falls
StateMontana
ZIP59404
Authority age21 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/06/2026
Company officerMel Carnahan
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
18
Power units
Drivers
8
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
21 yr 10 mo
Since 2004

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

905 SMELTER AVENUE, Great Falls, MT, 59404

905 SMELTER AVENUE, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404Open in Maps →

Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/13/2025MTLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJul 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Carnahan

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Carnahan authorized to operate?

Carnahan's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Carnahan's safety record?

Carnahan has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Carnahan operate?

Carnahan operates 18 power units with approximately 8 drivers.

Is Carnahan insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Carnahan had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Carnahan as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Carnahan?

Carnahan's DOT number is 1268401. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Carnahan Safety Record, DOT 1268401. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1268401
MLA
"Carnahan Safety Record, DOT 1268401." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1268401
Chicago
"Carnahan Safety Record, DOT 1268401." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1268401
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