Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2978782 · MC-1108046 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Real Montana Charcoal and Smoking Woods Inc
DBA REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL
1 power unitavg 20 yrRegional · 4 statesSIERRA BLANCA, TX86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1108046 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
20.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2014 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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USDOT registration99 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
20 yr
Model years 2000–2014 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC (USDOT 2978782) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective Jul 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 13, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC's USDOT number?
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC's USDOT number is 2978782, and its motor carrier number is MC-1108046.
Is REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC's safety record?
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC's fleet?
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC based?
REAL MONTANA CHARCOAL AND SMOKING WOODS INC is based in SIERRA BLANCA, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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