Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings
USDOT 406419 · MC-207966 · Billings, Montana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings (dba A & I Distributors) is a corporation based in Billings, Montana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 104 power units and 103 drivers, which ranks it #10 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 81 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 5.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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| Legal name | Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings |
|---|---|
| DBA name | A & I Distributors |
| USDOT number | 406419 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-207966 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 900 1St Ave N, Billings, MT 59101 |
| Phone | (406) 245-6443 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 406419.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 49 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 1,707,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 16,413 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 73 CDL drivers; 73 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Montana carriers with 50+ units (34).
| Measure | Automotive & Industrial Dist | Same size, US | MT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.8% | 18.8% | 16.4% | 69% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 57% lower than average |
| Inspections | 81 | 81 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 24 BASIC violations recorded, 13 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 3, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings?
Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings is registered with USDOT number 406419 and operating authority MC-207966.
How many trucks does Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings have?
It reports 104 power units (41 tractors, 63 straight trucks) and 49 trailers, with 103 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 15, 2025).
Where is Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings located?
Its registered physical address is in Billings, Montana 59101.
What is the out-of-service rate of Automotive & Industrial Distributors of Billings?
Over 24 months, 5.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.