KC BRAATEN LLC

AUTHORIZED
12554 SAGE CREEK TRAILHEAD RD, STANFORD, MT, 59479|(406) 566-2555

USDOT

3258868

MC Number

1026997

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

3

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

KC BRAATEN LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in STANFORD, Montana, operating 2 power units with 3 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 7 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%
Vehicle OOS rate33.3%
National average20.7%

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, Exempt For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

7

Total

54%

Driver %

Driver Inspections7
Vehicle Inspections6
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Mar 17, 2023

$1,000,000ACTIVE

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 KC BRAATEN LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. KC BRAATEN LLC (USDOT #3258868) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is KC BRAATEN LLC's safety record?

KC BRAATEN LLC has 7 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 KC BRAATEN LLC operate?

KC BRAATEN LLC operates 2 power units with 3 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does KC BRAATEN LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. KC BRAATEN LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is KC BRAATEN LLC located?

KC BRAATEN LLC is based in STANFORD, Montana at 12554 SAGE CREEK TRAILHEAD RD, 59479. Phone: (406) 566-2555.

What are KC BRAATEN LLC's out-of-service rates?

KC BRAATEN 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. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.