HOWARD OLIVER

AUTHORIZED

DBA: D & P TRUCKING

81 HERSRUD ROAD, COLUMBUS, MT, 59019|(406) 696-8580

USDOT

358368

MC Number

220556

Fleet Size

1

Total Drivers

1

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

HOWARD OLIVER is a small interstate motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, Montana, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. None of their 5 BASIC scores cross the 75th percentile intervention line. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
35%
HOS / Fatigue
38%
👤Driver Fitness
40%
Controlled Substances
47%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
27%

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

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

1

Total

100%

Driver %

Driver Inspections1
Vehicle Inspections0
Driver OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Mar 11, 2024

$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 HOWARD OLIVER authorized to operate?

Yes. HOWARD OLIVER (USDOT #358368) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is HOWARD OLIVER's safety record?

Based on FMCSA data, HOWARD OLIVER has no BASIC scores above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. They haven't received a formal FMCSA safety rating. No crashes on record.

How many trucks does HOWARD OLIVER operate?

HOWARD OLIVER operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does HOWARD OLIVER transport hazardous materials?

No. HOWARD OLIVER does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is HOWARD OLIVER located?

HOWARD OLIVER is based in COLUMBUS, Montana at 81 HERSRUD ROAD, 59019. Phone: (406) 696-8580.

What are HOWARD OLIVER's out-of-service rates?

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