HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/278700-big-sky-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 443-0200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC161291.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC161291 | — | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF009647 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 31 · Montana avg 24.2%
1 of 76 · Montana avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MT | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | WY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | MT | 1 | 4 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 12, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Montana average covers 4,994 vehicle and 8,417 driver inspections of all Montana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
40 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 50 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 6 | 45.0% | 78.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 2 | 40.0% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 15.0% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTCB | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Montana column is the mix across all Montana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 278700 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC161291 |
| Legal name | BIG SKY TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 1,759,402 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 17, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 9, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherRecyclable
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
What does BIG SKY TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC161291: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BIG SKY TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BIG SKY TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 278700. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 443-0200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC161291, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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