DALE LOWDEN EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 1943198 • DBA: LOWDEN EXCAVATING • 3310 YARRINGTON RD, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,943,198
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
State
Phone
5128421307
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
110,000
Physical Address
3310 YARRINGTON RD, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666
Contact
Phone: 5128421307
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
17
Violations
37
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.8%
Driver OOS %
5.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 17 inspections
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Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A3 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.519 | Placard does not meet specifications | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C1 | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.18vs nat'l 1.80
+0.38 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
15 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN MARCOS | N 800 IH 35 | ...F05048 | DALE LOWDEN EXCAVATING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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