Carrier profile · USDOT 1803472 · MC913781 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Phillip Hofer

DBA Hofer Ranch · Acton, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority inactive$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+2 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
96K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC913781
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 9, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayConstructionRodeo Bulls
Annual mileage
96,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1803472
MC / docket
MC-913781
Legal name
Phillip Hofer
DBA
Hofer Ranch
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 20, 2008
Last MCS-150
Jan 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Phillip Hofer's USDOT number?

Phillip Hofer's USDOT number is 1803472 and its docket number is MC913781.

Is Phillip Hofer authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Phillip Hofer's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Phillip Hofer's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 21, 2025.

What insurance does Phillip Hofer carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Phillip Hofer located?

Phillip Hofer is located at 7586 Ott Rd, Acton, MT, 59002. Phone: (406) 647-5145.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.