FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
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TruckCodex risk summary — FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 1086993) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 7.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 83.3% vs peer 16.7% • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1086993/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 83.3% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=17746 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 41 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 44.44% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FERGUSON BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 44.4%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 15.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MN (9 stops).
44.4% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (29.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 24 times.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 41 drivers; Volvo, Mack, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,746 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | Jan 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 2.23 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 14.75 | 15 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86772167 | Jan 6, 2026 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86010591 | Oct 2, 2025 | MN | 2 | WILLMAR MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 383.95-LCDL, 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 85280552 | Jul 15, 2025 | MN | 3 | GLENWOOD MN |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ford
|
4 | 392.2WG | No |
| 84991459 | Jun 12, 2025 | MN | 1 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 84970552 | Jun 10, 2025 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84635673 | May 5, 2025 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 84213681 | Mar 18, 2025 | MN | 1 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83010736 | Oct 21, 2024 | MN | 2 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.11A1-LRR | Yes |
| 82843423 | Sep 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 392.9(a) | No |
| 82429370 | Aug 13, 2024 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82416462 | Aug 13, 2024 | MN | 2 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.16(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82197130 | Jul 18, 2024 | MN | 2 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | 392.2, 393.55(d)(1), 393.75(c) | No |
| 82031373 | Jun 27, 2024 | MN | 3 | ALEXANDRIA MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 392.2, 392.9(a) | No |
| 81819245 | Jun 3, 2024 | MN | 3 | MAPLE GROVE MN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 395.8(a) | No |
| 79684425 | Sep 18, 2023 | MN | 1 | ALEXANDRIA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79684423 | Sep 18, 2023 | MN | 1 | ALEXANDRIA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 177.834(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79028927 | Jun 26, 2023 | ND | 2 | LUDDEN ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 78799007 | Jun 2, 2023 | MN | 3 | UNDERWOOD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2 | No |
| 78532329 | May 3, 2023 | WI | 2 | wi-bloomer-(city) |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0252750045 | Oct 2, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0232720106 | Sep 29, 2023 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0202720014 | Sep 25, 2020 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN0202590144 | Sep 15, 2020 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0192970077 | Oct 24, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0182220165 | Aug 10, 2018 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0142900149 | Oct 17, 2014 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0131850053 | Jul 3, 2013 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0102960061 | Oct 22, 2010 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA MN | MN | 11 | 4 |
| ALEXANDRIA | MN | 2 | 1 |
| GLENWOOD MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MAPLE GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| UNDERWOOD | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WILLMAR MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| LUDDEN ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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