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BIG SKY BUS LINES INC
Black Eagle, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1027249 · MC 431682
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-431682 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New York Marine And General Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 6, 2008; first granted July 15, 2002 (24 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC431682
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
New York Marine and General Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy AU202600019852
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy AU202500019852
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1027249
MC Number
MC-431682
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
August 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 2002
Authority First Granted
July 15, 2002
Authority Reinstated
March 6, 2008
Annual Mileage
89,453 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2920 15th Street Ne, Black Eagle, MT 59414
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Barbie Stucker
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | MT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT5
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 76 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus - School Bus
2
Motor Coach
2
Bus
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Blue Bird BB Conventional | Bus - School Bus | 1BAKGCPH0EF297755 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Motor Coach Industries 102EL3 Intercity/E4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8TRMPA3YP061291 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA44W062611 | 1 | — |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA55W062974 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N6GB230618 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024 | MV53110059 | GREAT FALLS MT | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N6GB230618 |
MT 231072C |
| October 7, 2024 | MV53110057 | GREAT FALLS MT | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M93JMPA44W062611 |
MT SA02073 |
| October 7, 2024 | MV53110058 | GREAT FALLS MT | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M93JMPA55W062974 |
MT SA03140 |
| October 7, 2024 | MV53110056 | GREAT FALLS MT | V | — | — | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8TRMPA3YP061291 |
MT SA01734 |
| October 7, 2024 | MV53110060 | GREAT FALLS MT | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
BLUE BIRD |
1BAKGCPH0EF297755 |
MT 244961B |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 24, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2008 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 6, 2008 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| November 26, 2007 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 31, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · New York Marine and General Insurance Company | |
| October 23, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 25, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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