Duncan Ranch Colony INC
Harlowton, MT
DBA: DUNCAN RANCH COLONY
Profile data updated Oct 31, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
13
Power Units
11
Drivers
FMCSA since 2003 (23 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2003. Based in Harlowton, MT, they operate a fleet of 13 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Duncan Ranch Colony INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Duncan Ranch Colony INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 45,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
11
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
9
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 15, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Ford. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 1 | 50% |
| Ford | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
6
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/05/2025 | MT | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2025 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/13/2025 | MT | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC's authority currently active?
DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC been in business?
DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2003, making their authority approximately 23 years, 5 months old.
Where is DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC located?
DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC is physically located at 9 MILES WEST OF HARLOWTON MT ON US 12, HARLOWTON, MT 59036.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MT. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 393.95A1 — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-18 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-13 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for DUNCAN RANCH COLONY INC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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