License Plate MT EXEMPT (Montana) — Cowboy Crane Service Llc
USDOT 2144890 · UNPUBLISHE
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1F9N3J8058L028350 | MT EXEMPT | COWBOY CRANE SERVICE LLC · USDOT 2144890 |
| 2025-05-03 | 4UGFH2020MD036015 | MT EXEMPT | MONTANA DAKOTA SCALE SERVICE INC · USDOT 400811 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Cowboy Crane Service Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2144890
- MC
- 842724
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sidney, MT
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-01). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
License plate MT-EXEMPT appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. 2 different VINs appear under this plate in the available inspection records. The records do not establish why the association changed. Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Cowboy Crane Service Llc (USDOT 2144890). Vehicle make on file: UNPUBLISHE (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MT-EXEMPT (Montana) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to 2 commercial vehicles. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-05-03 to 2026-09-01. The latest inspection was in North Dakota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Montana).
Vehicles recorded under plate MT-EXEMPT
This plate has been recorded on 2 different VINs. Vehicles on record: 1F9N3J8058L028350 (UNPUBLISHE, 2025-07-29 to 2026-09-01); 4UGFH2020MD036015 (2021 Abu Trailer, 2025-05-03).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. OOS breakdown: 3 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (6), then Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Cowboy Crane Service Llc (USDOT 2144890) from 2025-07-29 to 2026-09-01; Montana Dakota Scale Service Inc (USDOT 400811) on 2025-05-03.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |