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Big Sky Trucking Inc

USDOT 278700MC-161291USDOT activeAuthority active· Helena, MT

Big Sky Trucking Inc (USDOT 278700) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-161291 based in Helena, MT. The earliest grant on file is from November 1982, 43 years, 11 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company. It reported 15 power units and 17 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (August 2026).

Operating authority

DocketAuthorityStatusInsurance requiredOn file
MC-161291Motor carrier of propertyActive$1,000,000 liability$1,000,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: Nov 12, 1982 (43 years, 11 months ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffectiveCancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91XNorthland Insurance Company$750,000Jun 1, 2025—

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Authority history

DateDocketAction
Aug 4, 2026MC-161291Administrative correction · motor carrier of property
Aug 1, 2026MC-161291Involuntary suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file · motor carrier of property
Jun 8, 2021MC-161291Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jun 8, 2021MC-161291Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Apr 29, 2021MC-161291Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Apr 29, 2021MC-161291Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jul 6, 2016MC-161291Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jul 6, 2016MC-161291Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jun 21, 2016MC-161291Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jun 21, 2016MC-161291Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Nov 16, 2005MC-161291Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 16, 2005MC-161291Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Nov 8, 2005MC-161291Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Nov 8, 2005MC-161291Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Nov 30, 2004MC-161291Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 30, 2004MC-161291Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Nov 19, 2004MC-161291Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Nov 19, 2004MC-161291Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Mar 11, 1991MC-161291Granted · motor carrier of property
Mar 11, 1991MC-161291Granted · motor carrier of property
Mar 27, 1989MC-161291Rejected · motor carrier of property
Jun 8, 1987MC-161291Discontinued revocation · common carrier
May 18, 1987MC-161291Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Feb 25, 1983MC-161291Granted · motor carrier of property
Nov 12, 1982MC-161291Granted · motor carrier of property
May 6, 1982MC-161291Rejected · motor carrier of property

Registration

USDOT number278700
USDOT statusActive
DocketsMC-161291
Legal nameBig Sky Trucking Inc
OperationInterstate
ClassificationAuthorized for hire
Business typeCorporation
LocationHelena, Montana 59601
USDOT addedSep 9, 1986
Last MCS-150 updateAug 3, 2026
Safety ratingSatisfactory · Jun 17, 2004
Hazardous materialsYes

Fleet

Power units15
Trucks15
Drivers17 · 17 with a CDL
Annual miles1,759,402 · 2025

Cargo carried

General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Fresh produce, Livestock, Grain, feed, hay, Meat, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products, Construction, recyclable

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