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Carrier profile · USDOT 718346 · Updated 06/13/2026

EXPLORATION DRILLING INC

12 power unitsavg 13.4 yrLocal · 2 statesSIDNEY, MT
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(460) 480-5129Email dispatchexplorationdrilling406@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 29 yearsNot enough inspection history to rate
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.4 yr

Model years 2005–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 28-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — unrated.Full read

Is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC safe to work with?

Is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC safe to load? EXPLORATION DRILLING INC (USDOT 718346) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SIDNEY, MT, operating 12 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC's USDOT number?

EXPLORATION DRILLING INC's USDOT number is 718346.

Is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, EXPLORATION DRILLING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC's safety record?

EXPLORATION DRILLING INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC's fleet?

EXPLORATION DRILLING INC operates 12 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is EXPLORATION DRILLING INC based?

EXPLORATION DRILLING INC is based in SIDNEY, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.