BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC
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Broker, Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 33.33% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 5
Trailers: 7 (7 owned)
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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
Fax Number
(406) 453-0602
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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. | 2012-01-19 | TERM/REPL | 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 | 2011-01-19 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-11-02 | BIPD/Primary | PATRK000890-00 | $750,000 | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | 2010-01-19 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-11-02 | BIPD/Primary | ATR004506-02 | $750,000 | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-01-20 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2007-11-02 | CARGO | 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 | CARGO | TN372182 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-12-07 | TERM/CANCL | 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
FMCSA Inspection Records (15 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 25JH002135 | 3 | UT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPXL49X... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | ND74011586 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 25LG002431 | 3 | UT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPXL49X... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 7088029515 | 2 | NV | 2 | 2 | 1NPWD49X... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UCHY000833 | 3 | CA | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 9072018433 | 2 | NV | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | U485500653 | 2 | MT | 2 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPXL49X... |
| May 14, 2025 | 25EB002036 | 3 | UT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPWD49X... |
| May 6, 2025 | U551700731 | 3 | MT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPWD49X... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | U459000390 | 3 | MT | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPXL49X... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | U460500227 | 3 | MT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPWD49X... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | UG6L003755 | 2 | CA | 3 | 1 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
| Oct 27, 2023 | U485500036 | 3 | MT | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPWD49X... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 23XQ000322 | 3 | UT | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 4400007928 | 2 | ID | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1NPWD49X... |
Jun 18, 2026
25JH002135
Jun 10, 2026
ND74011586
Feb 27, 2026
25LG002431
Feb 24, 2026
7088029515
Nov 10, 2025
UCHY000833
Jul 18, 2025
9072018433
Jun 17, 2025
U485500653
May 14, 2025
25EB002036
May 6, 2025
U551700731
Jun 18, 2024
U459000390
Feb 12, 2024
U460500227
Feb 7, 2024
UG6L003755
Oct 27, 2023
U485500036
Sep 12, 2023
23XQ000322
Aug 5, 2023
4400007928
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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2022 | NV0220801761 | NV | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2018 | MT18C2500130 | MT | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2017 | MT1750108155 | MT | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Feb 9, 2016 | NV0160200865 | NV | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2015 | MT1550074323 | MT | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2013 | MT1350048827 | MT | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 28, 2011 | MT1150027952 | MT | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2007 | CA0003378119 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Aug 26, 2022
NV • NV0220801761
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 17, 2018
MT • MT18C2500130
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 5, 2017
MT • MT1750108155
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Feb 9, 2016
NV • NV0160200865
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 12, 2015
MT • MT1550074323
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 23, 2013
MT • MT1350048827
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 28, 2011
MT • MT1150027952
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 11, 2007
CA • CA0003378119
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
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 15 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 7 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
7
7 owned
Trailers
7
7 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
5
Driver Inspections
3
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
7
Power Units
7
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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