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Carrier profile · USDOT 1781614 · MC-1058401 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC
10 power unitsavg 9.2 yrLocal · 1 statesBILLINGS, MT74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1058401 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 2006–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC (USDOT 1781614) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jun 16, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 5, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC's USDOT number?
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC's USDOT number is 1781614, and its motor carrier number is MC-1058401.
Is BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC's safety record?
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC's fleet?
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC operates 10 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC based?
BIG SKY STEEL & SALVAGE INC is based in BILLINGS, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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