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BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

USDOT 278700 · MC161291 what is the difference?

3178 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT 59601

Registered 1986-09-09 · 14 power units · Interstate

BIG SKY TRUCKING INC (USDOT 278700, MC161291) is an interstate motor carrier based in HELENA, MT, operating a fleet of 14 power units. FMCSA shows operating authority as active for Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods), granted 2026-08-04. The insurance file carries a $1,000,000 BMC-91X filing from Northland Insurance Company, effective 2026-07-02. The authority and insurance files agree with each other as of the date this record was read. These figures are read from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance and SAFER on 2026-09-23; MC Sentry reports what is on file and does not rate or recommend carriers.

Operating authority

Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)Active Administrative Correction

Insurance on file

TypeCoverageInsurerPolicyStatus
BIPD liability$1,000,000Northland Insurance CompanyWF009647On file, effective

Federal minimum for general freight property carriers is $750,000 BIPD. What each filing code means. Cargo coverage is not shown here — why the federal record cannot tell you if your freight is covered.

Recent activity

BIPD policy WF009642 cancelled by insurer (Northland Insurance Company)
Operating authority active — Administrative Correction
CARGO policy GWP30129A cancelled by insurer (GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.)
BIPD/Primary policy CT772159-8004-041 cancelled by insurer (SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY)
CARGO policy CT772159-8004-041 cancelled by insurer (SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY)

Registration on file

Entity statusActive
OperationInterstate
ClassificationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Power units14
Trucks14
Phone4064392002

Filing history analysis

  • Operating authority on record since 1991-03-11 — 35 years.
  • 4 insurance cancellations on record, most recently 2026-08-05, 49 days ago.
  • No suspension or revocation order served.
  • Current primary filing: $1,000,000 with Northland Insurance Company, on file since 2026-07-02 — $250,000 above the federal minimum.
  • 14 power units — a mid-size fleet, larger than 87% of carriers in the FMCSA census.

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