Trucking Companies in Plains, MT
Plains, MT has 18 registered for-hire trucking companies as of June 2026, making it one of Montana's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
18 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Plains, MT.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Plains, MT freight market
Plains, MT is home to 18 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 18 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of June 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Plains carriers is 2.7 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Plains carrier population contributes to Montana's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Plains shows 27 single-truck operators (150.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 48 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 14 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Plains carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 18 Plains carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
All Plains carriers — complete directory
4 safe-to-tender carriers · 1 pages · Sorted by fleet size.
| # | Carrier | City | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trueline LLC Plains, MT | MC1141827 | 2426136 | 2 | 12 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 02 | Pete Walters Trucking LLC Plains, MT | MC471855 | 1180200 | 1 | 22 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 03 | Wild Horse Express LLC Plains, MT | MC772738 | 2263924 | 1 | 14 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
| 04 | Blew By You Cartage LLC Plains, MT | MC1122910 | 3450044 | 1 | 5 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 0 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Plains carriers by equipment type
Browse specialized carriers operating in Plains, MT by trailer and equipment classification.
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Plains trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Plains, Montana?
Plains, MT has 18 registered for-hire motor carriers as of June 2026. Of these, 18 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Plains?
The average fleet size among Plains carriers is 2.7 power units. Approximately 27 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Plains carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Plains-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Plains trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Plains?
Plains's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 18 Plains carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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