BRANDT EXCAVATING LLC
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
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TruckCodex risk summary — BRANDT EXCAVATING LLC (USDOT 3747083) 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/3747083/ As of: Jul 29, 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
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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 15.6% (better). n=28913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 34 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BRANDT EXCAVATING LLC is a motor carrier based in LINCOLN, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3747083. 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 34 power units and 27 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BRANDT EXCAVATING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 27 drivers, based in Lincoln, NE. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NE (10 stops).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Sidi, Freightliner, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,913 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88257164 | Jun 26, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87302501 | Mar 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86130904 | Oct 23, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 84913956 | Jun 10, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 84864209 | Jun 4, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 84627676 | May 9, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 84148113 | Mar 13, 2025 | NE | 2 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 82955052 | Oct 17, 2024 | NE | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.106D, 393.9BRKLAMP, 393.9TS | Yes |
| 82747974 | Sep 24, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82587639 | Sep 5, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81696322 | May 23, 2024 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81642494 | May 16, 2024 | NE | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81376648 | Apr 17, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC SEMI-TRAILER
Ticket: Sdmp
|
0 | — | No |
| 80537804 | Jan 3, 2024 | NE | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80515749 | Jan 2, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80439408 | Dec 20, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79873402 | Oct 9, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79473953 | Jun 22, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79007119 | Jun 19, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78841883 | Jun 8, 2023 | NE | 1 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.83(g), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78774427 | May 31, 2023 | NE | 2 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 78620327 | May 12, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
2 | 390.21T(b), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 78572317 | May 8, 2023 | NE | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9(a), 393.201(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0225038862 | Sep 29, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0224038691 | Sep 23, 2024 | NE | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NE0224034880 | Sep 3, 2024 | NE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 2 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| NEBRASKA CITY | NE | 1 | 0 |
| NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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