BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

DOT 278700 MC 161291 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
113 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.73% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
14 units

Drivers: 15

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601

Phone Number

(406) 443-0200

Mailing Address

3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(406) 449-4286

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
43 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-07-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-07-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-12-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-03-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-03-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-03-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-03-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1987-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1983-02-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-11-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-05-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary WF009642 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2016-06-01 BIPD/Primary MCP23940A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-01 BIPD/Primary WF004508 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-06-01 BIPD/Primary CT772159-8004-041 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-17 CARGO GWP30129A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-07-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-12-16 BIPD/Primary CT771259-8004-041 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2004-12-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-16 BIPD/Primary CT772159-8004-041 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-17 BIPD/Primary CT772159-8004-041 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2004-12-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-03-05 CARGO CLP8527 $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2004-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-03-05 BIPD/Primary CLP 8527H $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2004-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1988-05-17 BIPD/Primary CLP8527 $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1997-03-21 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.73%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

113 inspections · 11 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

15 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 113 Last inspection: Jul 12, 2026 Total crashes: 15

FMCSA Inspection Records (113 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 12, 2026

MC58400740

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 29, 2026

1786000705

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 MN PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 29, 2026

U541701360

Level 3 MT FREIGHTLIN 5PVNJ7AV...

Jun 24, 2026

5470003993

Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 31, 2026

MC58400690

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

May 28, 2026

U706401420

1 viol.
Level 2 MT PETERBILT 1XPHD49X...

May 18, 2026

5730001233

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

May 13, 2026

U868400113

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

May 11, 2026

3472007029

Level 1 ID FREIGHTLIN 5PVNJ7AV...

Apr 13, 2026

9278Q2VB21

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Apr 6, 2026

V262295608

Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 28, 2026

U824800355

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Mar 28, 2026

U610001644

1 viol.
Level 1 MT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Mar 10, 2026

V262257967

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Mar 4, 2026

8904000325

6 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPHD49X...
Total Inspections

113

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

113

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (15 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 15, 2020

CO • CO2020001713

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 8, 2020

MT • MT2050151797

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2020

MT • MT2050140405

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2018

MT • MT1850109724

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2017

MT • MT1750108182

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 5, 2017

MO • MO0000069603

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2016

NJ • NJ0016928902

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 13, 2016

MT • MT1650083135

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 19, 2015

MI • MI0009434716

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2013

MT • MT1350047174

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2008

UT • UT0800120442

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 6, 2005

MN • MN0053400343

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 12, 2003

IL • IL0007835341

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2000

NJ • NJ0000383701

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 1996

UT • UT9600007277

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

15

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

46

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 21
OOS: 3

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

113
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

14
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

14

10 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

15

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 15
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

15

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 33.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 15
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

14

Power Units

14

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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