Carrier profile · USDOT 1569797 · MC926296 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Big Sky Shuttle Inc

DBA Discovery Yellowstone Tours · Lakeside, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
10
Power units
14
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
100K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC926296
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1.5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 13, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
14
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
100,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1569797
MC / docket
MC-926296
Legal name
Big Sky Shuttle Inc
DBA
Discovery Yellowstone Tours
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 25, 2006
Last MCS-150
Mar 7, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
14 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Big Sky Shuttle Inc's USDOT number?

Big Sky Shuttle Inc's USDOT number is 1569797 and its docket number is MC926296.

Is Big Sky Shuttle Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Big Sky Shuttle Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Big Sky Shuttle Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 14 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 7, 2026.

What insurance does Big Sky Shuttle Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company.

Where is Big Sky Shuttle Inc located?

Big Sky Shuttle Inc is located at 142 Blacktail Loop, Lakeside, MT, 59922-7500. Phone: (406) 581-2165.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.