SUN MOUNTAIN LOGGING LLC
39-unit tanker operator based in Deer Lodge, MT. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 657355
- MC
- MC1727091
- Based
- Deer Lodge, MT
- Contact
- 4068469465 · rex.anderson@sunmtnlumber.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, grain, feed, hay, and dry bulk commodities, SUN MOUNTAIN LOGGING LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Deer Lodge, MT. 39 power units, 19 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1727091 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 22, 2020).
Fleet composition on file: 10 owned trucks, 25 owned tractors, 41 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 927 motor carriers operating 39 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20.36 | 19.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.75 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.36 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 57.19 | 47.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.67 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 39-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 657355: 31 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in MT.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 |
| Total violations | 30 (12 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (41 trailers against 25 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 927 peer carriers operating 39 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 22 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 30 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 39 power units on file.
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