BIG SKY BUS LINES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1027249
MC Number
431682
Fleet Size
77
Total Drivers
59
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
BIG SKY BUS LINES INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BLACK EAGLE, Montana, operating 77 power units with 59 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Montana is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% across 8,842 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
5
Total
0%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
New York Marine and General Insurance Company — eff. Jul 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BIG SKY BUS LINES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BIG SKY BUS LINES INC (USDOT #1027249) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is BIG SKY BUS LINES INC's safety record?
BIG SKY BUS LINES INC has 5 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BIG SKY BUS LINES INC operate?
BIG SKY BUS LINES INC operates 77 power units with 59 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does BIG SKY BUS LINES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. BIG SKY BUS LINES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BIG SKY BUS LINES INC located?
BIG SKY BUS LINES INC is based in BLACK EAGLE, Montana at 2920 15TH STREET NE, 59414. Phone: (406) 454-1283.
What are BIG SKY BUS LINES INC's out-of-service rates?
Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.