CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 278700· MC161291· CARRIER· EIN 81-0513209
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BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601(406) 443-0200CHRIS@BIGSKYTRUCKING.COMRANDALL STEWART
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Northland Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
17.9%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.6%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
100
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
No red flags in the public FMCSA record

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC161291

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/02/2026
Northland Insurance Company· policy WF009647
Authority history (17) ▾
04/29/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
06/21/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)
06/21/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)
11/08/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
11/08/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
11/19/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2004)
11/19/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2004)
03/11/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
03/11/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
03/27/1989MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREJECTED
03/27/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREJECTED
05/18/1987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/1987)
05/18/1987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/1987)
02/25/1983MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
11/12/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
05/06/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREJECTED
Insurance history3 insurers on record
Filing timeline (23) ▾
  1. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2016 → 06/01/2025
  2. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2015 → 07/18/2016
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2015 → 06/01/2016
  4. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/17/2005 → 07/09/2015
  5. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/17/2005 → 06/01/2015
  6. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2005 → 06/28/2005
  7. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2005 → 06/28/2005
  8. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/16/2004 → 06/01/2005
  9. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 12/16/2004 → 06/01/2005
  10. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2005 → 05/17/2005
  11. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 06/01/2005 → 05/17/2005
  12. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/16/2004 → 05/17/2005
  13. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/16/2004 → 05/17/2005
  14. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/17/2004 → 12/16/2004
  15. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 05/17/2004 → 12/16/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle28 inspections · 17.9% OOS · National 22%
Driver78 inspections · 2.6% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

78 inspections · 24 violations (4 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

78
Inspections
24
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

16
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • MT11
  • SD7
  • NM2
  • IA2
  • TX2
  • WA2
  • MN1
  • ID1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 82% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing19 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless2 OOS9 viol70%
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time3× · 27%
  • 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 Tim3× · 20%
  • 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× · 12%
False log / RODS4 viol26%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 25%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 1%
Log / ELD device6 viol4%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 27 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Kosciusko County, IN

Medium impact

6 of 30 violations in the last 12 months (20%) came from inspections in Kosciusko County, IN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Kosciusko County, IN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 25% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless4 viol77%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 34%
  • 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× · 29%
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 14%
Seat belt1 viol20%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 20%
Other1 viol3%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 3%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 17 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 40% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing18 violations · 5 OOS (24 mo)
Tires3 OOS3 viol34%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 34%
Brakes7 viol29%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 19%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 6%
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× · 2%
Suspension / axle2 OOS2 viol22%
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching1× · 13%
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 9%
Lighting / lamps4 viol10%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× · 3%
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
6
Inspections
8
Violations
2
Out-of-service
3
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 88%Other 13%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations · 2 OOS · 88% of recent
  • 393.45B2-B-AIR×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 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 · OOS
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2Other
1 violation · 13% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

105
Inspections
73
Violations
14
Out-of-service
407
CSA points
15
Crashes
20
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

32 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

17 trailer 12 truck 3 incomplete vehicle
2010 PETERBILT 386seen 9×
1XPHD49X0AD107847· PA29062 MT
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 9×
1UYVS2533J3228901· TA13915 MT
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 7×
1XPBD49X9KD608503· PA16542 MT
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 7×
3AKJHHDR5PSUG7680· PA32729 MT
PETERBILT 389seen 6×
1NPXGGGG30D237072· PA06215 MT
2014 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 6×
1UYVS2534EP886712· TA07409 MT
2006 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 5×
1UYVS25316P930201· TA15417 MT
2016 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X7GD356876· PA31297 MT
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 5×
1UYVS2535HP894614· TA14072 MT
2013 KENWORTH T6 Seriesseen 4×
1XKAD49X3DJ331398· PA28963 MT
2013 PETERBILT 386seen 4×
1XPHD49X5DD183147· PA32076 MT
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2533P3785817· TS7919 ID
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2534GP451014· TA04291 MT
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2532GP451013· TA19382 MT
2019 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXD49X5KD496787· PA31599 MT
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2535S3388912· TA20844 MT
PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1NPXGGGG00D622444· PA17112 MT
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2539R7223903· TA18722 MT
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR5PSUG7682· PA32730 MT
2025 HINO Incomplete Vehicleseen 3×
5PVNJ7AV3S5161244· PA32730 MT
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2536L3888403· TA09287 MT
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS253XL7835308· T520471 ND
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2533J3228902· TA06350 MT
2014 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2536EP886713· TA01768 MT
2022 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X6ND791899· PA31296 MT
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2539R7252415· TA20925 MT
2006 PETERBILT 379
1XP5DB9X46D880822· P36778 MT
1999 KENWORTH W900
1XKWDB9X3XR817029· PA30964 MT
1999 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W6XL492673· 433856C MT
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR9PSUG7682· PA32730 MT

+ 2 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
15
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
17
17 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
Company officer
RANDALL STEWART
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
1986-09-09
Last MCS-150 update
2026-08-03
Census status
Active

Fleet: 15 trucks · 15 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 15 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

15
Connected carriers
12
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
3
Strong links
Strong· 3
1
TAP TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1143320Active· MANDAN, ND
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1UYVS2535HP8946141UYVS253XL78353081UYVS2536EP886713
2
STEWART TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 4418162Inactive· HELENA, MT
Strong
OfficerAddress
3
STEWART'S DELIVERY & TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3454671Active· COLUMBUS, OH
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
STEWART TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3426003Active· HELENA, MT
Medium
Address

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

33 events
  1. 08/03/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.8M mi reported (2025)

  2. 07/02/2026Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009647

  3. 06/01/2025Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23940A

  4. 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  5. 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  6. 07/18/2016Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF004508

  7. 06/21/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)

  8. 06/21/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)

  9. 06/01/2016Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF004508

  10. 07/09/2015Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP30129A

  11. 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP30129A

  12. 11/08/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)

  13. 11/08/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)

  14. 06/28/2005Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041

  15. 06/01/2005Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041

  16. 05/17/2005Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041

  17. 12/16/2004Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041

  18. 12/16/2004Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT771259-8004-041

  19. 11/19/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2004)

  20. 11/19/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2004)

  21. 06/23/2004Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP 8527H

  22. 05/17/2004Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP 8527H

  23. 03/21/1997Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP8527

  24. 03/05/1997Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy CLP8527

  25. 03/11/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 03/11/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  27. 03/27/1989MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REJECTED
  28. 03/27/1989MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REJECTED
  29. 05/18/1987COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/1987)

  30. 09/09/1986Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2004-06-17
Last review
2026-09-15
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-08-03
Reported mileage
1,759,402 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 26, 2026, 9:39 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.