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BIG SKY AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Carrierintel Safety Score: 70/100. 4 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Jun 2026.
DOT 598761MC 285702ActiveMotor CarrierBrokerInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. +1 · $1,000,000 · 2 policiesGREAT FALLS, MT
COMPANY
Authority since
2023-10-12
MCS-150
2026-01-07 · 360,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
7 units · 7 trailers · 5 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
360,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
4825 53RD AVE SW
GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
Mailing
PO BOX 288
GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
CONTACT
Phone
4064534590
Email
dispatch@bigskyauto.us
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
DONALD KIRKHART
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
1
Motor Vehicles
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
377 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
1 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
26.7%
4 / 15 inspections
Carrierintel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
70
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspectionsDeclared (MCS-150)
7 power units
Unique power units seen
3
+ 3 trailer VINs
Inspections
5
Discrepancy
0.4x
Moderate Risk
1 risk factor · 1 strengths · 2 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
8 crashes · 0 fatal · 2 with injuries · 7 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
73% — 11 clean of 15 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
26.7% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 4 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier, Broker
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
38 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-07
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000
SUMMARY
No active BMC-84/85 bond on file
No crashes in the last 24 months
INDUSTRY REPORTS
- ELD Tampering — Carriers cited for ELD tampering under 49 CFR § 395.8(e), by carrier and state.
- Top Violations — The ten most-cited FMCSA violation codes of the last 30 days.
- Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
- English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
- Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.
2022-08-2613:06NV2vehicles
US93· County 003
Sequence: 1:20:COLLISION INVOLVING OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT
Reported by NHPS
Tow-away
2018-10-1714:45MT2vehicles
+45.3768 -111.7309· County 057
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Tow-away
2017-11-0511:05MT2vehicles
+45.9166 -111.5973· County 007
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
1 injured
2016-02-0915:49NV2vehicles
R3 - US93/12MM· County 007
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by NHP
Tow-away
2015-06-1222:15MT1vehicle
+46.3172 -109.1835· County 037
Sequence: 1:17:COLLISION INVOLVING ANIMAL
Reported by MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
Tow-away
2013-01-2321:25MT1vehicle
+47.9604 -113.8912· County 047
Sequence: 1:3:NONCOLLISION:OVERTURN (ROLLOVER)
Reported by MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
Tow-away
2011-03-2801:00MT1vehicle
+46.2354 -112.7649· County 023
Sequence: 1:3:NONCOLLISION:OVERTURN (ROLLOVER)
Reported by MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
Tow-away
2007-10-1115:44HESPERIA, CA2vehicles
RT15/3566ft N OAK HILL RD· County 071
Sequence: 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
Reported by CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
1 injured
Tow-away
Current policies
(2)GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X · 1 · #GRT15365A
Coverage: $0 – $1,000,000
Effective 2024-01-19 → —
Active
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
84 · 3 · #7901156779
Coverage: $0 – $0
Effective 2023-09-14 → —
Active
Insurance history
Snapshot 2026-09-25
Estimated measures · FMCSA SMS v3.21 method · data through 2026-10-15 · calculated 2026-10-18
Unsafe Driving
interstate
Measure
0
↓ avg 2.31
Percentile
—
9 insp · 0 viol
Hours-of-Service Compliance
interstate
Measure
0.43
est.
↓ avg 0.58
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0.43
Percentile
—
9 insp · 1 viol
Driver Fitness
interstate
Measure
0.00
est.
↓ avg 0.85
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0
Percentile
—
9 insp · 0 viol
Controlled Substances/Alcohol
interstate
Measure
0.00
est.
↓ avg 0.04
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0
Percentile
—
9 insp · 0 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
interstate
Measure
6.42
est.
↑ avg 6.29
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 6.42
Percentile
—
9 insp · 2 viol
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