Trusses INC
Billings, MT
DBA: E B C TRUSSES
Trusses INC is an active motor carrier based in Billings, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 278284. It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 278284
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Billings, MT
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
4
Drivers
FMCSA since 1986 (40 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2028 (set by USDOT 278284's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 10, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in August 1986, about 40 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 43,829 fleet miles in 2023, about 14,600 miles per power unit.
- 2,187 other USDOT registrations list Billings, MT as their physical address.
Equipment
What Trusses INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (5 of its VINs decoded):
- Roll-off Confirmed by VIN 1 roll-off trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Trusses INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 4
MCS-150 Mileage: 43,829 miles (2023)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TRUSSES INC
2 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 9, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Pratt Industries, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 3 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 60% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 40% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Pratt | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 2 |
| Roll-off Trailer | 1 |
| 50 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pratt Industries | 3 | 60% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 40% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (5)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FUBG3FM5RHUW0259 | SA08168 | MT | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 7XMRT5026RB000186 | TA19870 | MT | 2024 Pratt Industries | Semi-trailer | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKBG3FM6RDVF4667 | PA30063 | MT | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 1P9CP50295B343589 | T38112 | MT | 2005 Pratt Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 1P9CP70203B343134 | TA08913 | MT | 2003 Pratt Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (5 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 — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+18.7%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.5%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/03/2026 | MT | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/31/2025 | WY | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 02/11/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
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 TRUSSES INC operate?
TRUSSES INC's equipment on government records: Roll-off (1 roll-off trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is TRUSSES INC's authority currently active?
TRUSSES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Trusses INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: April 2028 (set by USDOT 278284's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 10, 2026.
What is Trusses INC's safety record?
It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TRUSSES INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MT, WY. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-31 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-02-11 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 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 TRUSSES INC, of which 3 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 4 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1.42 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.66 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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