According to FMCSA records, Big Sky Trucking INC (DOT# 278700) in Helena, Montana has 98 inspections on record with 73 violations and a 9.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
98Inspections
9.2%Vehicle OOS Rate
0Crashes
9Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate9.2%
Carrier: 9.2% (9 of 98)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate5.1%
Carrier: 5.1% (5 of 98)National: 6.4%
67%OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Montana
18%crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana
Violation Categories · 73 total violations
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.
73total violations across 98 inspections
14violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26
Unsafe Driving
17
Hours of Service
27
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
1
Inspection History · 98 records
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.
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 NumberMC161291
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Northland Insurance Company
$750
06/01/2025
Fleet Profile
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.