Franz Construction Inc
USDOT 244512 · MC-289060 · Sidney, Montana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Franz Construction Inc is a corporation based in Sidney, Montana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 23 drivers, which ranks it #14 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 23 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 53.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.3 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Franz Construction Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 244512 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-289060 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1700 South Central Avenue, Sidney, MT 59270 |
| Phone | (406) 482-4760 |
| First registered | Mar 30, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 244512.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 74 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.26 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 503,142 miles reported for 2024 – about 5,718 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 23 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 23 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 | Franz Construction Inc | Same size, US | MT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 53.8% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 163% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 30% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.3 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 52% lower than average |
| Inspections | 23 | 23 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 34 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated May 25, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMS Crane & Rigging LLC USDOT 3780949 | Billings | 85 | 64 | 120 | 4.7% | 1 |
| Wutke LLC USDOT 1089091 | Kalispell | 85 | 62 | 74 | 39.6% | 1 |
| Oftedal Construction Inc USDOT 323584 | Miles City | 95 | 55 | 12 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Warren Transport Inc USDOT 596934 | Billings | 77 | 70 | 47 | 29.4% | 2 |
| Corcoran Trucking Inc USDOT 53555 | Billings | 87 | 76 | 204 | 15.5% | 3 |
| Diversified Transfer & Storage Inc USDOT 357293 | Billings | 82 | 73 | 147 | 15.4% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Franz Construction Inc?
Franz Construction Inc is registered with USDOT number 244512 and operating authority MC-289060.
How many trucks does Franz Construction Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (54 tractors, 34 straight trucks) and 74 trailers, with 23 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2025).
Where is Franz Construction Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sidney, Montana 59270.
What is the out-of-service rate of Franz Construction Inc?
Over 24 months, 53.8% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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.