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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

15
Power Units
17
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 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-161291 and their USDOT number is 278700.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/03/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,759,402 (2025)

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 17 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 2.11 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.06 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.66 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

74
Total
51
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× 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
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
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7

Hours of Service 5

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
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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
392.2-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
392.2LCImproper lane change1× 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 10

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

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

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

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 6

Hours of Service 5

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same legal or DBA name 1

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