JTL GROUP INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: KNIFE RIVER

4014 HESPER ROAD, BILLINGS, MT, 59106-3352|(406) 651-2500

USDOT

474284

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

397

Total Drivers

149

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

JTL GROUP INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in BILLINGS, Montana, operating 397 power units with 149 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 1.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 58 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 rate1.7%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate23.3%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Montana is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% across 8,915 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
Yes
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

58

Total

66%

Driver %

Driver Inspections58
Vehicle Inspections30
Driver OOS Rate1.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate23.3%

Insurance on file

CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.

Crash history

3

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes3

Frequently asked questions

Is JTL GROUP INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JTL GROUP INC (USDOT #474284) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is JTL GROUP INC's safety record?

JTL GROUP INC has 58 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does JTL GROUP INC operate?

JTL GROUP INC operates 397 power units with 149 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does JTL GROUP INC transport hazardous materials?

Yes. JTL GROUP INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.

Where is JTL GROUP INC located?

JTL GROUP INC is based in BILLINGS, Montana at 4014 HESPER ROAD, 59106-3352. Phone: (406) 651-2500.

What are JTL GROUP INC's out-of-service rates?

JTL GROUP INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.