SPEAR EXCAVATING LLC
PALM, PA
SPEAR EXCAVATING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 16 drivers, based in Palm, PA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 12.5% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPEAR EXCAVATING LLC (USDOT 2376648) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2376648/ As of: Sep 16, 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=58153 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: Clear to review.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 0% | — |
| 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.
SPEAR EXCAVATING LLC had 8 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 12.5%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 5.0.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (7) and NJ (1).
12.5% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,153 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Ford | 3 | |
| Cam Superl | 1 | |
| Cmsu | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Nvae | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 3.06 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.50 | 5 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88561719 | Jul 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.49J-MDP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87102061 | Feb 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86265426 | Nov 6, 2025 | PA | 3 | SR183 AT SR222 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85803286 | Sep 16, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON SKIPPACK PIKE AT ITS INTERS |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.16-D | No |
| 85556939 | Aug 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9, 393.78, 393.24A | No |
| 84192907 | Mar 21, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83601981 | Jan 13, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83545701 | Jan 3, 2025 | NJ | 2 | TP INT3 OUT EXIT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82302541 | Aug 2, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82164957 | Jul 15, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80227423 | Nov 21, 2023 | PA | 1 | MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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14 | 393.43, 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80195748 | Nov 16, 2023 | PA | 3 | I-476 INTERCHANGE WITH SR 663 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80174190 | Nov 14, 2023 | PA | 1 | SECCRA LANDFILL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80174143 | Nov 14, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.43, 392.2 | Yes |
| 80020097 | Oct 25, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA701469200X | Jan 30, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP INT3 OUT EXIT | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| I-476 INTERCHANGE WITH SR 663 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP | PA | 1 | 1 |
| ON SKIPPACK PIKE AT ITS INTERS | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SECCRA LANDFILL | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SR183 AT SR222 | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(a) | ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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