SAWYER'S EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 1140803 • W1540 SAWYER LANE, EAST TROY, WI, 53120
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Aug 9, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86272837 | MOUNT PLEASANT WI | WI | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85886153 | EAST TROY WI | WI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| May 16, 2025 | 84712546 | WAUKESHA WI | WI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 83882078 | FRANKLIN WI | WI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 30, 2024 | 81790003 | MUSKEGO WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| May 24, 2024 | 81743948 | EAST TROY WI | WI | Level 5 | MTM MIDWES SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80162679 | Roadside | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 393.11, 396.17(c), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 79675398 | RACINE (CITY) | WI | Level 2 | FORD TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 79245853 | WAUKESHA (CITY) | WI | Level 2 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 14 | 392.2, 393.130(b), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79210343 | WATERFORD (VIL.) | WI | Level 2 | FORD TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78495315 | WAUKESHA (CITY) | WI | Level 2 | FORD TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYONS | STH 120 NB | ...A46456 | SAWYER'S EXCAVATING LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK CREEK | CTH BB EB | ...404202 | SAWYER'S EXCAVATING LLC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENESEE | STH 059 WB | ...A03749 | SAWYER'S EXCAVATING LLC |
| Aug 8, 2008 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-2024-0040-WI5025 | Nov 21, 2024 | 382.115(a) | $9,390 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records