RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: ALPHIE HOSTETLER

4868 US HIGHWAY 93, DARBY, MT, 59829|(406) 381-1043

USDOT

3255783

MC Number

1025510

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

1

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in DARBY, Montana, operating 2 power units with 1 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 3 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Montana is 9.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.2% across 8,607 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

3

Total

100%

Driver %

Driver Inspections3
Vehicle Inspections0
Driver OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — eff. May 31, 2024

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT #3255783) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC has 3 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC operate?

RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC operates 2 power units with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC located?

RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC is based in DARBY, Montana at 4868 US HIGHWAY 93, 59829. Phone: (406) 381-1043.

What are RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rates?

RUGGED COUNTRY TRANSPORT LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign.