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BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 598761 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: DONALD KIRKHART Motor Vehicles Based in GREAT FALLS, MT Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Feb 13, 1996
Common (Property) reinstated · Feb 5, 2002
Policy effective · Jan 19, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 33 days Jan 11, 1996 → Feb 13, 1996
  • Common (Property) gap · 1069 days Inactive Mar 4, 1999 → reinstated Feb 5, 2002
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: DONALD KIRKHART
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 598761)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): DONALD KIRKHART (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 33 days — Jan 11, 1996 → Feb 13, 1996
  • Common (Property) gap · 1069 days — Inactive Mar 4, 1999 → reinstated Feb 5, 2002

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/598761/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 598761
In FMCSA records since Apr 20, 1995 (~31y)
MC / docket MC285702
Company officer DONALD KIRKHART
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 360,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 453-4590
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4825 53RD AVE SW
GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
Mailing
PO BOX 288
GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 598761
In FMCSA records since Apr 20, 1995 (~31y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 360,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.88 vs 1.80 -0.92
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 7 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 25% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
5
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
8
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in GREAT FALLS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 598761. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, based in Great Falls, MT. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common and broker.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (3) and NV (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Cottrell t, and Cotr are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 4, 1999 to Feb 5, 2002 (1069 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 11, 1996 to Feb 13, 1996 (33 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
2 OOS · 50.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 2 1 50.0% Jun 10, 2026
Montana (MT) 2 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2025
Nevada (NV) 2 1 50.0% Feb 24, 2026
Utah (UT) 2 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 13
Cottrell T 6
Unknown 3
Cotr 2
Coir 1
Cott 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.36 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 7.11 7 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88130173 Jun 10, 2026 CA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA21506 · 1NPWD49XXAD101698
0 — No
87176024 Feb 27, 2026 UT 3 BRIGHAM CITY UT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT PA21132 · 1NPXL49X4HD414151
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87272127 Feb 24, 2026 NV 2 NV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA25175 · 1NPWD49X4DD199731
2 393.128B-CLWV, 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86304400 Nov 10, 2025 CA 3 CONEJO IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT PA25175 · 1NPWD49X4DD199731
1 — Yes
85309701 Jul 18, 2025 NV 2 SLOAN CHECKSITE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA21506 · 1NPWD49XXAD101698
0 — No
85005963 Jun 17, 2025 MT 2 GREAT FALLS MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA25279 · 1NPXL49X0KD265597
2 396.5B-L, 393.55D1-B No
84678625 May 14, 2025 UT 3 ut-st.-george-ut
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT TA10504 · 1NPWD49XXAD101698
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
84590415 May 6, 2025 MT 3 GREAT FALLS MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA31485 · 1NPWD49X6DD204802
1 395.3A2-HOSPD No
81942953 Jun 18, 2024 MT 3 NORRIS MT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT PA21132 · 1NPXL49X4HD414151
0 — No
80824033 Feb 12, 2024 MT 3 SHELBY MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA14941 · 1NPWD49X8DD184729
1 392.82DUMT No
80807145 Feb 7, 2024 CA 2 ca-i-15-n/b-sof-bell-mountain
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT PA25175 · 1NPWD49X4DD199731
3 393.128, 392.2, 393.60(d) Yes
80033970 Oct 27, 2023 MT 3 GREAT FALLS MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA25175 · 1NPWD49X4DD199731
0 — No
79644459 Sep 12, 2023 UT 3 FILLMORE SOUTH EXIT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MT PA25175 · 1NPWD49X4DD199731
1 395.8(e)(1) No
79344646 Aug 5, 2023 ID 2 SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MT PA21506 · 1NPWD49XXAD101698
1 393.110 Yes
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NV0220801761 Aug 26, 2022 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT18C2500130 Oct 17, 2018 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1750108155 Nov 5, 2017 MT 0 1 No No Injury
NV0160200865 Feb 9, 2016 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1550074323 Jun 12, 2015 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1350048827 Jan 23, 2013 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1150027952 Mar 28, 2011 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0003378119 Oct 11, 2007 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC285702
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 12, 2023 MC285702-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Oct 13, 2020 MC285702-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 26, 2009 MC285702-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 16, 2008 MC285702 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (53 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT15365A 91X $1,000,000 Jan 19, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 7901156779 SURETY — Sep 14, 2023 Dec 6, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 7901156779 84 — Sep 14, 2023 On file ACTIVE
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 7901156779 SURETY — Sep 14, 2023 Sep 14, 2023 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA965252873 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2024 REPLACED
ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY BE8133000034-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2022 Jan 19, 2023 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY BE0133000049-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2021 Jan 19, 2022 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY BE0133000049-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2020 Jan 19, 2021 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY BE0133000049-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN136471 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2014 Jan 19, 2020 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION H8A2TP0000096-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2013 Jan 19, 2014 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06456502 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2012 Jan 19, 2013 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06456501 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2011 Feb 29, 2012 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2987572NA113938 CARGO — Jan 19, 2011 Mar 21, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06456501 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2011 Jan 19, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN023377 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2010 Feb 21, 2011 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2987572NA103938 CARGO — Jan 19, 2010 Jan 19, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN023377 BIPD/Primary — Jan 19, 2010 Jan 19, 2011 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PATRK000890-00 CARGO — Nov 2, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PATRK000890-00 BIPD/Primary — Nov 2, 2009 Jan 19, 2010 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY ATR004506-02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 2, 2008 Nov 2, 2009 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY ATR004506-02 CARGO — Nov 2, 2008 Nov 2, 2009 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY ATR004506-02 CARGO — Nov 2, 2008 Jan 20, 2009 NAME CHANGED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY ATR004506-02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 2, 2008 Jan 20, 2009 NAME CHANGED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY ATR004506-01 CARGO — Nov 2, 2007 Nov 2, 2008 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Dec 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  3. Nov 13, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  4. Oct 12, 2023
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  5. Sep 14, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  6. Jan 19, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 19, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 20, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jan 19, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 20, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jan 19, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 13, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Oct 6, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Oct 6, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Sep 30, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jan 21, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jan 19, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 21, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Jan 19, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  20. Jan 19, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Feb 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jan 19, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 21, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Mar 21, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  25. Feb 21, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Jan 19, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jan 19, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  28. Jan 20, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Jan 19, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Nov 2, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Nov 2, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Jan 20, 2009
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  33. Jan 20, 2009
    insurance
    NAMECHG — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Jan 20, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  35. Nov 3, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  36. Nov 2, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Nov 5, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  38. Nov 2, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Nov 2, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Nov 2, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PROP. AND CAS. CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GREAT FALLS MT MT 3 0
CONEJO IF CA 1 1
SAGE JUNCTION PORT OF ENTRY ID 1 1
NORRIS MT MT 1 0
SHELBY MT MT 1 0
NV NV 1 1
SLOAN CHECKSITE NV 1 0
BRIGHAM CITY UT UT 1 0
FILLMORE SOUTH EXIT UT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.110 Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.128 No/improper securement of vehicles Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC

Is BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 598761 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC's safety rating? ▾
BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 14 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC based? ▾
BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4825 53RD AVE SW, GREAT FALLS, Montana 59404. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC285702). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC operate? ▾
BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC self-reports 7 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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