Big Sky Auto Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 598761 · Great Falls, MT 59404 · 4064534590

B

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

Last inspected 02/27/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Big Sky Auto Transport INC (DOT# 598761) in Great Falls, Montana has 13 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 38.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

13 Inspections
38.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 38.5%
Carrier: 38.5% (5 of 13) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 13) National: 6.4%
27% OOS rate better than 27% 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.

13 total violations across 13 inspections
4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (31%)
Vehicle Maintenance
7
Unsafe Driving
4
Hours of Service
2

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 5 states: CA, ID, MT, NV, UT
Level 2: 5 (38%) Level 3: 8 (62%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/27/2026 UT 3 0 0
02/24/2026 NV 2 2 0
11/10/2025 CA 3 1 0
07/18/2025 NV 2 0 0
06/17/2025 MT 2 0 0
05/14/2025 UT 3 0 0
05/06/2025 MT 3 0 0
06/18/2024 MT 3 0 0
02/12/2024 MT 3 0 0
02/07/2024 CA 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 MC285702
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 01/19/2024
SURETY Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp N/A 09/14/2023

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 7
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/20/1995
MCS-150 Filed 20260107 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 360,000
Address 4825 53rd Ave Sw, Great Falls, MT 59404