BLUE SKY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1358512 • 8545 HWY 287, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-520907 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 28, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0008384002 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN620011 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 18, 2011 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7684124 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP17401A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0008384001 | REPLACED | May 23, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0008384001 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | May 23, 2015 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-002151 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042504 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042504 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9183360-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9183360-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2011 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9183360-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9183360 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN620011 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2500017 | REPLACED | May 5, 2005 | May 5, 2005 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500017 | REPLACED | May 5, 2005 | May 5, 2005 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500017 | REPLACED | May 5, 2005 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2500017 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2005 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500017 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2005 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2500017 | REPLACED | May 5, 2005 | Jun 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0008384002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7684124 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP17401A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0008384001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0008384001 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2015 | May 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-002151 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042504 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042504 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9183360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9183360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9183360 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN620011 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9183360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN620011 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | CARGO | Jul 2, 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2005 | May 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500017 | CARGO | May 5, 2005 | May 5, 2005 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC520907 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2015 |
| MC520907 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2013 |
| MC520907 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2012 |
| MC520907 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2012 |
| MC520907 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2011 |
| MC520907 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85038081 | POST FALLS ID | ID | Level 1 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84427336 | NOXON MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 83009864 | CLEARWATER MT | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82754365 | ST CLAIR MO | MO | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82676093 | HAVRE MT | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 81642770 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | Level 3 | FONT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81236321 | LAMAR CO | CO | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80586547 | CORTEZ CO | CO | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 80177950 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79028739 | LIMA | MT | Level 2 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60(c), 393.78 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2005 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2023-0047-MT5823 | Aug 6, 2023 | 382.301(a); 391.51(a); 396.3(b) | $9,950 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records