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BIG EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC
Havre, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 699954 · MC 419043
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-419043 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC419043
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 60534146
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
699954
MC Number
MC-419043
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 1997
Authority Reinstated
July 25, 2022
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Havre, MT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm Supplies
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | U574401533 | HAVRE MT | III | 1 | 1 | RON BUTLER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWDB9X39D790537 1TDH48037XB094893 |
MT 125531F MT 190169B |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| March 7, 2025 | U750600662 | HAVRE MT | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9X9TD412435 4U3J053339L009459 |
MT 128855E MT 125152C |
| July 15, 2024 | MV74490037 | HAVRE MT | V | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X9TD412435 |
MT 128072C |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RON BUTLER | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9TD412435 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH48037XB094893 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDB9X39D790537 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J053339L009459 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 20, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 18, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2001 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 17, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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