BLUE SKY EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 1358512 • 8545 HWY 287, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,358,512
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4064592628
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
278,000
Physical Address
8545 HWY 287, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
Mailing Address
8545 HIGHWAY 287, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-520907ACTIVEUnknownApr 28, 2015

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0008384002ON FILEJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN620011ON FILEJun 1, 2009Jul 18, 2011

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7684124REPLACEDJun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP17401AREPLACEDJun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2018
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0008384001REPLACEDMay 23, 2015Jun 1, 2015
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0008384001CANCELLEDJun 1, 2014May 23, 2015
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-002151REPLACEDJun 1, 2013Jun 1, 2014
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3042504CANCELLEDAug 13, 2012Jun 1, 2013
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3042504CANCELLEDJun 1, 2012Aug 13, 2012
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9183360-00REPLACEDJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2012
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9183360-00CANCELLEDJun 1, 2011Feb 17, 2012
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9183360-00REPLACEDJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2011
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9183360CANCELLEDJun 1, 2011Dec 21, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN620011REPLACEDJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2011
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBA2500017REPLACEDMay 5, 2005May 5, 2005
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA2500017REPLACEDMay 5, 2005May 5, 2005
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA2500017REPLACEDMay 5, 2005Jun 1, 2009
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBA2500017CANCELLEDMay 5, 2005Jul 2, 2009
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA2500017CANCELLEDMay 5, 2005Jul 2, 2009
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBA2500017REPLACEDMay 5, 2005Jun 1, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0008384002BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2024
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 7684124BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP17401ABIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0008384001BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2015
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0008384001BIPD/PrimaryMay 23, 2015May 23, 2015
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-002151BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2014Jun 1, 2014
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3042504BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2013Jun 1, 2013
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3042504BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2012Aug 13, 2012
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9183360-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2012Jun 1, 2012
TERM/CANCLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9183360-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 17, 2012Feb 17, 2012
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9183360BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2011Dec 21, 2011
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN620011CARGOJul 18, 2011Jul 18, 2011
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9183360-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2011
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN620011BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2011
TERM/CANCLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017CARGOJul 2, 2009Jul 2, 2009
TERM/CANCLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017BIPD/PrimaryJul 2, 2009Jul 2, 2009
TERM/REPLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017CARGOJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009
TERM/REPLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009
TERM/REPLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017BIPD/PrimaryMay 5, 2005May 5, 2005
TERM/REPLWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2500017CARGOMay 5, 2005May 5, 2005

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC520907COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 27, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 28, 2015
MC520907COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 6, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2013
MC520907COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 23, 2012
MC520907COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 23, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 30, 2012
MC520907COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 25, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 21, 2011
MC520907MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 2, 2005Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
10
Violations
11
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states10 inspections

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Violation Summary (11 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (11 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.10vs nat'l 1.80
-0.70 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-052025-06
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 17, 2018AZTOW00
Dec 10, 2005MOINJURY01

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
MT-2023-0047-MT5823Aug 6, 2023382.301(a); 391.51(a); 396.3(b)$9,950Carrier

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $9,950
Case MT-2023-0047-MT5823 • 382.301(a); 391.51(a); 396.3(b)
Jun 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 17, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 23, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2015
Authority
Jun 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 17, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 2, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 2, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 5, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

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