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Carrier profile · USDOT 278700 · MC-161291 · Updated Aug 6, 2026
Big Sky Trucking Inc
14 power unitsavg 9 yrNational · 17 statesHELENA, MT100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-161291 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 112 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo17.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC (USDOT 278700) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 6, 2026.
The carrier received 81 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 81 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 6, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 17, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Aug 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BIG SKY TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 278700, and its motor carrier number is MC-161291.
Is BIG SKY TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 6, 2026, BIG SKY TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BIG SKY TRUCKING INC's safety record?
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC has a 17.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 112 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BIG SKY TRUCKING INC's fleet?
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC operates 14 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BIG SKY TRUCKING INC based?
BIG SKY TRUCKING INC is based in HELENA, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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