BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
Helena, MT · MC 161291
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
2 notes
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 278700 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | BIG SKY TRUCKING INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 161291 |
| Reported physical address | 3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601, US |
| Reported business phone | (406) 443-0200 |
| Reported power units | 15 |
| Reported drivers | 17 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Randall Stewart, Chris Stewart |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jun 17, 2004 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 78 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.6% (2 of 78) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.9% (5 of 28) |
| Violations | 38 across 23 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 9 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39524HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner539375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33953A2HOSPDHOS (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 Tim33922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation239345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 14 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Livestock
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
- Other: RECYCLABLE
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Sep 09, 1986
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Aug 03, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 20, 2026 14:20 UTC · changed
- Power units
1415 - Drivers
1517
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC161291 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC161291 | Northland Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jul 02, 2026 | BMC-91X | WF009647 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against BIG SKY TRUCKING INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Administrative CorrectionMC161291 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on fileMC161291 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC161291 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 278700. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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