DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC
USDOT 378874 • 3446 US HIGHWAY 6, BREMEN, IN, 46506-9062
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-396932 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 11, 2003 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 087 17 39 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CWP 3 650 312 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2001 | Apr 19, 2003 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 090 08 11 | REPLACED | May 27, 2003 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CWP 3650312 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2000 | Apr 19, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 087 17 39 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 090 08 11 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 3650312 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 3 650 312 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2003 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC396932 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2003 |
| MC396932 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 12, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 118 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from latest 100 of 118 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 4 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(c) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (118 inspections)
Showing 50 of 118
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I- 69 | ...GU2984 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jul 21, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBURG | INTERSTATE 74 | ...353268 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| Dec 18, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-75 | ...492183 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| May 13, 2024 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BREMEN | US 6 | ...371392 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...GH9481 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0040 E | ...211738 | DIGGER SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jan 30, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2008 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2006 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2005 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2004 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2003 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records