Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 278700)

BIG SKY TRUCKING INC

U.S. DOT#: 278700

Address: 3178 E LYNDALE AVE
HELENA, MT 59601
Number of Vehicles: 9
Number of Drivers: 7
Number of Inspections: 69

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 12/11/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 06/17/2004)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	24.0	23.2
Driver	2.9	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 12/11/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-161291
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending November 28, 2025

On-Road Performance
1.92 Measure	Not Public	0.66 Measure	4.78 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.08 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 13.5 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 69 with HOS Compliance Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 24 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 69 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 69 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 35


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2LC	Improper lane change	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLUP	State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway.	1	0	1	Unsafe Driving
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	5	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	2	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (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 Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8(a)	HOS (Form) - Paper Log / Logging Programs Form and Manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed.	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain:	2	0	7	HOS Compliance
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL	License (Non-CDL) - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL	Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.207F-SDAS	Suspension - Deflated air suspension.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)	Flat tire or fabric exposed	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TFL	Tires - Front, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9T	Inoperable tail lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-F	Fuel - Dripping leak.	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL	Hubs - Wheel seal leaking.	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 69


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

11/14/2025	MTMV14160673	MT	PA32729	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/5/2025	SD5610001286	SD	PA30964	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/3/2025	SD5810001544	SD	PA32818	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207F-SDAS Suspension - Deflated air suspension (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
10/27/2025	SD5370003352	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/27/2025	SD5870001084	SD	PA31599	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/10/2025	UT25TR002957	UT	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/29/2025	MTU464000839	MT	PA32730	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/25/2025	SD5530002978	SD	PA32730	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
9/15/2025	MTU597700923	MT	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
8/26/2025	SDMC58400392	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/19/2025	NM4000P6F8DG	NM	PA31297	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
7/29/2025	SD5370003166	SD	PA32729	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
7/27/2025	IA000P12Q8BM	IA	PA32076	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9T Inoperable tail lamp						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
7/23/2025	CO1749630188	CO	P36778	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/21/2025	SD5810001327	SD	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/17/2025	SD1620000929	SD	PA32076	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/16/2025	US1811000086	US	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/1/2025	SD5810001209	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/18/2025	IA000P15H6RH	IA	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LC Improper lane change						5
5/11/2025	SD5280002086	SD	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
4/29/2025	NM9093P3B99C	NM	PA31297	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/26/2025	SDHP16000051	SD	PA17112	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/22/2025	MTU610000972	MT	PA17112	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/21/2025	MTU541700710	MT	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/15/2025	SD5810001108	SD	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/2/2025	OH3252000417	OH	PA32076	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/19/2025	SD5370002802	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
3/3/2025	SD5730000436	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
1/15/2025	SD5620001851	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/7/2025	IA000P156NJZ	IA	PA31297	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/7/2025	IL4037420385	IL	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/6/2025	SD0680000823	SD	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/6/2025	MN1640000424	MN	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (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 Tim						7
12/12/2024	MISTRAL03458	MI	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLUP State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway						1
12/6/2024	MTU610000755	MT	PA31296	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/4/2024	SD5540002597	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/2/2024	SD5810000811	SD	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/26/2024	SD5470002235	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/12/2024	MTU610000719	MT	PA17112	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/5/2024	SD5730000256	SD	P36778	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/22/2024	MTU712600613	MT	PA31296	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/22/2024	NDTR82001533	ND	PA11725	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/7/2024	SD5810000690	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/24/2024	MOW228006678	MO	PA11725	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/19/2024	SD5540002172	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/17/2024	SD5810000652	SD	PA31296	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/9/2024	SD5870000250	SD	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/7/2024	NDHP40000237	ND	PA31927	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
8/27/2024	MTU610000602	MT	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
8/24/2024	NDTR88006792	ND	PA17112	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/22/2024	MTU541700440	MT	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/20/2024	CO1378530385	CO	PA11725	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						1
7/30/2024	MTU793000294	MT	P36778	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/20/2024	NDTR66004191	ND	PA17112	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/8/2024	MN1663000178	MN	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
6/29/2024	SD5870000097	SD	P36778	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/17/2024	SD5820000437	SD	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
6/15/2024	SD5730000027	SD	PA30964	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/10/2024	MN1640000101	MN	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/8/2024	SD5280001628	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/4/2024	MN1671000075	MN	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-F Fuel - Dripping leak. (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
4/4/2024	WI2504000418	WI	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
3/20/2024	MTU574200388	MT	PA25838	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TFL Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
3/20/2024	MTU427300222	MT	PA29062	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/16/2024	MTU610000201	MT	PA26324	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/11/2024	NM4000O0BDVC	NM	PA16542	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/10/2024	AR806D000234	AR	PA06215	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/28/2023	MTU610000151	MT	A07587798	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2023	SD0680000312	SD	PA28963	MT	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/30/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 69
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 46
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 23
Total Crashes* : 0

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Summary of Activities (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/30/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 69 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 46 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 23	Total Crashes: 0*
4/30/2024 (Non-Ratable Review) 3/20/2018 (Non-Ratable Review) 1/25/2017 (Non-Ratable Review) 9/27/2011 (Onsite Focused Investigation) 2/10/2010 (Offsite Investigation)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 69 2.9% Vehicle Inspections 24 25.0% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 11/28/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

13.5 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 9 Average Power Units × 1.5024 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

9 Average Power Units = 9 Current Power Units + 9 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 9 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 278700 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
146,986 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,322,874 VMT From Investigation (MCS-151) ÷ 9 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.5024 = 1 + ( 146,986 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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