HARPER EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 228707 • 8201 W 5400 SO, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84118
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
228,707
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8013261016
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,094,962
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8201 W 5400 SO, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84118
Mailing Address
P O BOX 18549, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84118
Contact
Phone: 8013261016
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 1, 2012
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-807125 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-4548N702-COF-12 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2012 | Jun 2, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-4548N702-COF-12 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 2, 2014 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC807125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
23%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
18
Violations
57
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 18 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (57 violations from 18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13D1-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SDLS | Suspension - Displaced leaf spring that could result in contact with a vehicle component | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.17vs nat'l 1.80
+1.37 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 (18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
12 total · 41.7% OOS
2024-092026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU2 · 1 OOS
HELPER UT2 · 1 OOS
MONTICELLO UT1 · 1 OOS
RIVERTON UT1 · 1 OOS
WEST HAVEN UT1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 13 crashes
Tow-Aways
22
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Unknown | SR36 AT POLE CANYON RD | ...466244 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80 | ...840715 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKE POINT | SR-36, at - | ...009530 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Jul 3, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80, at -1100 FT W OF REDWOOD RD | ...012844 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Feb 16, 2022 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lake Point Junction | I-80, at - 3 Feet - of I-80 | ...007371 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Jan 27, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST VALLEY CITY | Mountain View Corridor, at - | ...156709 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| May 3, 2021 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-15, at - | ...009687 | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Dec 26, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2017 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2014 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2013 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2009 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2009 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2009 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2009 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 2, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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