- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 235 days (since Sep 24, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
HIGGINS EXCAVATING LTD
NAVARRE, OH
HIGGINS EXCAVATING LTD is a motor carrier based in NAVARRE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3525984. 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 7 power units and 9 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HIGGINS EXCAVATING LTD is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 9 drivers, based in Navarre, OH. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (11) and PA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWG3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | May 11, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87829103 | May 11, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.60D, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87797435 | May 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87518336 | Apr 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | BLOOMINGDALE OH |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | No |
| 87143837 | Feb 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | MARION OH |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 86559666 | Dec 12, 2025 | OH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.9A-HLLH, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86357083 | Nov 17, 2025 | OH | 2 | NEW PHILADELPHIA OH |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85196209 | Jul 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84615918 | May 7, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.60D | Yes |
| 84486504 | Apr 22, 2025 | OH | 3 | NORTH CANTON OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83793640 | Feb 3, 2025 | OH | 3 | CANTON OH |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83150567 | Nov 11, 2024 | OH | 2 | UHRICHSVILLE OH |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 83119598 | Nov 6, 2024 | OH | 2 | DOVER OH |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 82749024 | Sep 23, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 82316423 | Aug 5, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81948839 | Jun 24, 2024 | OH | 1 | JEFFERSON COUNTY FORMER SCALES |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80478690 | Dec 26, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0255244959 | Dec 12, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | MC1668405-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000622214 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000622214 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Sep 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP0040957 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 24, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| BLOOMINGDALE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CANTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| DOVER OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY FORMER SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
| MARION OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| NEW PHILADELPHIA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CANTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| UHRICHSVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1668405
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WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify HIGGINS EXCAVATING LTD
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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