BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC

DOT 598761 MC 285702 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier

Active
Safety
15 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 33.33% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 7 (7 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

4825 53RD AVE SW, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404

Phone Number

(406) 453-4590

Mailing Address

PO BOX 288, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59403

Cell Phone

(406) 901-2947

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(406) 453-0602

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

—
—

Broker

Active
2 yrs, 9 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-11-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2023-10-12 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2023-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-10-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2020-10-06 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2020-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-11-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-01-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-11-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-11-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-11-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-03-04 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-07-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC285702 2020-10-06
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC285702 2009-01-20
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC285702 1998-12-14

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: $1,000,000
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

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2024-01-19 BIPD/Primary GRT15365A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-09-14 Bond 7901156779 N/A NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2023-01-19 BIPD/Primary CA965252873 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2024-01-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-01-19 BIPD/Primary BE8133000034-00 $750,000 ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-19 BIPD/Primary BE0133000049-01 $750,000 CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-01-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-01-19 BIPD/Primary BE0133000049-00 $750,000 CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-19 BIPD/Primary WN136471 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-19 BIPD/Primary H8A2TP0000096-00 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2014-01-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-01-19 BIPD/Primary PIA06456502 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-01-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-19 CARGO 2987572NA113938 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-03-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-01-19 BIPD/Primary PIA06456501 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2012-02-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-01-19 CARGO 2987572NA103938 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-01-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-01-19 BIPD/Primary WN023377 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-02-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-11-02 CARGO PATRK000890-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-01-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-02 CARGO ATR004506-02 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-01-20 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2007-11-02 BIPD/Primary ATR004506-01 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-11-02 CARGO ATR004506-00 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-11-02 BIPD/Primary 482049 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-11-02 CARGO 1SI0447985 $750,000 NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PROP. … 2006-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-02 BIPD/Primary 459739 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-02 BIPD/Primary TN372182 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

15 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 15 Last inspection: Jun 18, 2026 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (15 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 18, 2026

25JH002135

1 viol.
Level 3 UT PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

Jun 10, 2026

ND74011586

Level 2 CA PTRB 1NPWD49X...

Feb 27, 2026

25LG002431

1 viol.
Level 3 UT PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

Feb 24, 2026

7088029515

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 NV 1NPWD49X...

Nov 10, 2025

UCHY000833

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 CA PTRB 1NPWD49X...

Jul 18, 2025

9072018433

Level 2 NV PTRB 1NPWD49X...

Jun 17, 2025

U485500653

2 viol.
Level 2 MT PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

May 14, 2025

25EB002036

1 viol.
Level 3 UT PETERBILT 1NPWD49X...

May 6, 2025

U551700731

1 viol.
Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1NPWD49X...

Jun 18, 2024

U459000390

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

Feb 12, 2024

U460500227

1 viol.
Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1NPWD49X...

Feb 7, 2024

UG6L003755

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CA PTRB 1NPWD49X...

Oct 27, 2023

U485500036

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1NPWD49X...

Sep 12, 2023

23XQ000322

1 viol.
Level 3 UT PTRB 1NPWD49X...

Aug 5, 2023

4400007928

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 ID PTRB 1NPWD49X...
Total Inspections

15

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

15

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 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.

Aug 26, 2022

NV • NV0220801761

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2018

MT • MT18C2500130

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2017

MT • MT1750108155

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 9, 2016

NV • NV0160200865

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2015

MT • MT1550074323

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2013

MT • MT1350048827

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 28, 2011

MT • MT1150027952

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 11, 2007

CA • CA0003378119

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

15
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

7 owned

Trailers

7

7 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

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

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Motor Vehicles

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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