Is Big Knife Excavation Llc Safe? DOT 4477043 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Big Knife Excavation Llc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 4477043. The company operates from Arlee, MT and maintains an active operating status with 1 power units and 2 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Big Knife Excavation Llc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

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Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

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HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

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Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

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Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

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Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Big Knife Excavation Llc is a small motor carrier operating in Montana.

Big Knife Excavation Llc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 1 power unit and employs 2 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 4477043?

USDOT number 4477043 is assigned to Big Knife Excavation Llc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Arlee, MT.

Where is Big Knife Excavation Llc located?

Big Knife Excavation Llc is headquartered at 73751 Blodgett Ln, Arlee, MT 59821-9013.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 4477043 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Big Knife Excavation Llc (DOT# 4477043) – FMCSA Carrier Profile