L H C Inc
USDOT 241457 · MC-172474 · Kalispell, Montana · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
L H C Inc is a corporation based in Kalispell, Montana, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #23 by fleet size among 34 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Montana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 68 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | L H C Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 241457 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-172474 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1179 Stillwater Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Phone | (406) 758-6400 |
| First registered | Jan 11, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 241457.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 114 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,047,116 miles reported for 2024 – about 14,543 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 52 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Montana carriers with 50+ units (34).
| Measure | L H C Inc | Same size, US | MT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.1% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 21% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 56% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 12% lower than average |
| Inspections | 68 | 68 with a driver check, 31 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Montana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Montana carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Transport Inc USDOT 596934 | Billings | 77 | 70 | 47 | 29.4% | 2 |
| Wutke LLC USDOT 1089091 | Kalispell | 85 | 62 | 74 | 39.6% | 1 |
| Corcoran Trucking Inc USDOT 53555 | Billings | 87 | 76 | 204 | 15.5% | 3 |
| Sorco Inc USDOT 505963 | Missoula | 104 | 45 | 88 | 2.8% | 1 |
| JMS Crane & Rigging LLC USDOT 3780949 | Billings | 85 | 64 | 120 | 4.7% | 1 |
| Oftedal Construction Inc USDOT 323584 | Miles City | 95 | 55 | 12 | 11.1% | 0 |
Other carriers near Kalispell
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re Investment Company LLC USDOT 815586 | Kalispell | 595 | 276 | 56 | 19.4% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of L H C Inc?
L H C Inc is registered with USDOT number 241457 and operating authority MC-172474.
How many trucks does L H C Inc have?
It reports 72 power units (25 tractors, 44 straight trucks) and 114 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 18, 2025).
Where is L H C Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kalispell, Montana 59901.
What is the out-of-service rate of L H C Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.