Bighorn Vac INC Safety Record

DOT# 2511647 · Sidney, MT 59270 · 4064337060

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 12/15/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bighorn Vac INC (DOT# 2511647) in Sidney, Montana has 6 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

6 Inspections
16.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7%
Carrier: 16.7% (1 of 6) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 33.3%
Carrier: 33.3% (2 of 6) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

8 total violations across 6 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (38%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4
Unsafe Driving
2
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: MT, ND
Level 2: 3 (50%) Level 3: 3 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/15/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/11/2024 MT 3 0 0
07/04/2024 ND 2 0 0
09/23/2023 MT 2 0 2
08/15/2023 MT 3 0 0
04/26/2023 ND 2 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC871178
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary The Phoenix Insurance Co $750 06/17/2022

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 8
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/02/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20250915 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,171
Address 34802 County Road 122, Sidney, MT 59270