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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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BIG SKY TRUCKING INC
USDOT 278700 · MC161291 · EIN 81-0513209 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT, 59601
(406) 443-0200 · RANDALL STEWART
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
76 / 403
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy WF009647 · eff 07/02/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance203 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance171 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 21 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
SD28
MT21
IA5
NM4
IL3
MN2
TX2
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.11 | 2.11 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.06 | 1.05 | ≈74–81% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.66 | 3.42 | ≈44–48% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 70% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 26% · Log / ELD device 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kosciusko County, IN · medium impact
• 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
Following / lane / reckless 77% · Seat belt 20% · Other 3%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Tires 34% (3 OOS) · Brakes 28% · Suspension / axle 22% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 83%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.203A-CBP
✓ 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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.745).
2. Other1 viol · 17%
390.21TB1-MC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer13 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RANDALL STEWART
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
1986-09-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP TRUCKING INC | 1143320 | 3 VINs | strong |
| STEWART TRUCKING LLC | 4418162 | officer, address | strong |
| STEWART'S DELIVERY & TRUCKING LLC | 3454671 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
07/02/2026 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF009647
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP23940A
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
07/18/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF004508
06/21/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)
06/21/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2016)
06/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF004508
07/09/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP30129A
06/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP30129A
11/08/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
11/08/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
06/28/2005 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041
06/01/2005 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041
05/17/2005 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041
12/16/2004 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772159-8004-041
12/16/2004 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT771259-8004-041
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