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Freight Carrier · Helena, MT

BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

Name: BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
Address: 3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601, US
Telephone: (406) 443-0200

3178 E LYNDALE AVE · Helena, MT 59601

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #161291
USDOT #278700 USDOT Active

14
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BIG SKY TRUCKING INC is a Helena, MT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Montana. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-161291 and their USDOT number is 278700.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,673,214 (2020)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 18 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 14.8% 23.4% Driver 3.8% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.67 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.48 12 Vehicle Maintenance 2.64 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

81
Total
56
Clean
25
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

Hours of Service 6

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
3178 E LYNDALE AVE
HELENA, MT 59601

Mailing Address

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 6

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same legal or DBA name 1

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