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LIGHTNING RAM INC
DBA: Shuttle To Big Sky & Taxi
Belgrade, MT
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1967751 · MC 696847
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-696847 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC696847
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy PHPK2653133-010
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1967751
MC Number
MC-696847
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
April 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2009
Authority Granted
January 29, 2010
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
21000 Frontage Road Ste 9, Belgrade, MT 59714
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Eddy
Officer 2
Robert Thamann
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT6
US1
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 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU5XG6PKB12508 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU5XG8PKA43627 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU5XG7MKA99330 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU5XG9PKA43149 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU5XGXMKA62000 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | MV14160745 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK WY, MT | I | 1 | — | LIGHTNING RAM | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG9PKA21801 |
MT 608541D |
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | MV14160739 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK WY, MT | I | — | — | SHUTTLE TO BIG SKY AND TAXI | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG6PKB12508 |
MT 617989D |
| August 26, 2026 | MV21660274 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK WY, MT | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG9PKA43149 |
MT 617990D |
| August 26, 2026 | 1718000119 | YELLOWSTONE NAT PK WY, US | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG8PKA43627 |
MT 614010D |
| July 22, 2026 | U819701115 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | I | 1 | 1 | YELLOWSTONE LUXURY TOURS AND SHUTTLE TO BIG SKY | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG9PKA43149 |
MT 617990D |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | MV53110106 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | I | 2 | 1 | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG6PKB12508 |
MT 617989D |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | U430600401 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK WY, MT | I | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG8PKA43627 |
MT 614010D |
| August 14, 2024 | U430600397 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK WY, MT | I | — | — | — | Bus |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG7MKA99330 |
MT DJA415 |
| July 11, 2024 | U493600358 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | I | 2 | 1 | YELLOWSTONE LUXURY TOURS | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XG6PKB12508 |
MT 617989D |
| 393.62-BENM | OOSBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | MV53110031 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU5XGXMKA62000 |
MT 677547C |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| YELLOWSTONE LUXURY TOURS AND SHUTTLE TO BIG SKY | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| YELLOWSTONE LUXURY TOURS | 1 | July 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 10, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2010 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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