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  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Apr 8, 2020 · Docket MC896031.

CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC

USDOT 1644854 Active Based in ALBANY, MN

CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC is a motor carrier based in ALBANY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1644854. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 13 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 13 drivers, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Albany, MN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
10
Drivers
13
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Insurance
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
Policy effective Aug 1, 2023
Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MN (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 177.834A-HMC (General loading/unloading hazmat) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 13 drivers; Chevrolet, Felling, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.50 vs 1.80 +1.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Serves 86,974 carriers
Location & Contact
31980 MAPLEVIEW RD
ALBANY, MN 56307
Phone: 3208454952
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1644854
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 70,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,545 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 89,545 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 8, 2020 to Aug 21, 2023 (1230 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%
Hazardous Materials
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 2 1 50.0% Jun 18, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Chevrolet 1
Felling 1
Kenworth 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85035148 Jun 18, 2025 MN 3 ALBANY MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN YTE3873 · 1XKDP4EX3DJ346123
0 — No
83044333 Oct 24, 2024 MN 2 SAINT JOSEPH MN
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCC6212 · 2GC4YUEY3N1206330
7 393.43DBMA, 177.834A-HMC, 393.60D Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC896031
Revoked
Granted Apr 8, 2020 Revoked Apr 8, 2020
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Apr 8, 2020 MC896031 Contract REVOKED Apr 8, 2020
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 21, 2023 MC896031-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 8, 2020 MC896031-P VOL REVOCATION View PDF →
Jan 13, 2015 MC896031-P CPL PERMIT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60538937 91X Aug 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110543871 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2014 Apr 23, 2020 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 21, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 23, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Apr 8, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Apr 8, 2020
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1230 days (through Aug 21, 2023)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ALBANY MN MN 1 0
SAINT JOSEPH MN MN 1 1
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How to verify CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC

Is CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1644854 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC's safety rating? ▾
CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC based? ▾
CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 31980 MAPLEVIEW RD, ALBANY, Minnesota 56307. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC operate? ▾
CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC self-reports 10 power units and 13 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CRAIG BARDSON EXCAVATING INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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