BRIAN MILLER EXCAVATING LLC
MARENGO, IA
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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BRIAN MILLER EXCAVATING LLC is a motor carrier based in MARENGO, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2529644. 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 12 power units and 9 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
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.
BRIAN MILLER EXCAVATING LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Marengo, IA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Ford, and Loadmaxt are the most-inspected makes.
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Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 73,937 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87672842 | Apr 23, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 41A, 95A, 17C | Yes |
| 84554961 | Apr 30, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2AU, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 83717231 | Jan 27, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 151 NB ANAMOSA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 83343875 | Dec 6, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.106D, 392.9A2, 393.130B | Yes |
| 82644055 | Sep 10, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| 79317037 | Aug 2, 2023 | IA | 3 | HWY 218 NB |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78440278 | Apr 24, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.130, 392.7(a) | Yes |
| 78375613 | Apr 14, 2023 | IA | 3 | — | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA1901113884 | May 17, 2019 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 151 NB ANAMOSA | IA | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 218 NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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