DEAN EXCAVATING AND GRADING INC

USDOT 383439 • 1111 CEDARHURST ROAD, CHESTER, SC, 29706-7732

ACTIVE

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:Not on file

Safety Rating:C

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

383,439

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

State

South Carolina

Phone

8033778737

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

125,492

Physical Address

1111 CEDARHURST ROAD, CHESTER, SC, 29706-7732

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1240, CHESTER, SC, 29706-1294

Contact

Phone: 8033778737

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM

Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%

National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026

No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

48%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

22 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

20.4%

Driver OOS %

14.3%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 49 of 49 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 49 inspections

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Violation Summary (77 violations from 49 inspections)

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Violation Summary (77 violations from 49 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	12	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	6	2	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	4	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	3	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43D-B	Brake - relay emergency valve	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)	391.41(a)(1)	2	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)	Physical qualification - general	2	0	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43	Brake - relay emergency valve	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130	Cargo securement - heavy equipment	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3(e)	Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse	2	2	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	2	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9AA1	392.9AA1	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4A-POS	Use of drugs	1	1	10	Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
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:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)	CDL - wrong class	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)	Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.82	Rear vision mirrors defective/missing	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)	USDOT number not displayed	1	0	3	General/Admin
FMCSR:383.71(h)	License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)	Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)	Tires/tubes - general defects	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.91(a)	No CDL endorsement	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.4%vs nat'l 23.4%

-3.0 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%

+7.6 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

1.57vs nat'l 1.80

-0.23 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (49 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026

Inspection History (49 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 2, 2026	87211635	GRANITEVILLE SC	SC	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 25, 2025	86067865	US 70 NEAR NC 801	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 28, 2025	85620880	Roadside	NC	Level 2	KAUF SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 13, 2025	85537834	MOUNT AIRY GA	GA	Level 2	KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER	6	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8A1-HOSP	Yes
Aug 10, 2025	85457282	CABARRUS COUNTY, I-85, N, MM 5	NC	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 30, 2025	85369239	GREENVILLE SC	SC	Level 3	KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 18, 2025	85255159	CHESTER SC	SC	Level 3	MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLL	No
Jul 17, 2025	85256666	Roadside	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 1, 2025	85112237	STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4	NC	Level 3	MANA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 19, 2025	85017315	US 70	NC	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
Jun 19, 2025	85017230	US 70	NC	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLS4, 392.4A-POS	Yes
May 29, 2025	84811502	JONESVILLE SC	SC	Level 2	KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER	7	396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.43D-B	Yes
Mar 19, 2025	84165373	I26 @ 66MM	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 25, 2025	83968972	GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-	NC	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	396.5B	No
Feb 4, 2025	83782150	CLINTON SC	SC	Level 2	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 24, 2025	83688909	ROCK HILL SC	SC	Level 3	KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2025	83612403	Roadside	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2025	83612869	STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4	NC	Level 2	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 3, 2025	83532357	FORT MILL SC	SC	Level 2	MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78	Yes
Sep 5, 2024	82586081	Roadside	NC	Level 2	KAUF SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 18, 2024	82422852	SC PRIMARY	SC	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9(a)	No
Aug 6, 2024	82314773	17	NC	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 26, 2024	82227058	I-77 SB YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jul 21, 2024	82176615	I-85 NB NEAR MM 74	NC	Level 3	STER STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 19, 2024	81913169	SC 322 YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.16(a), 392.82(a)(1), 391.41(a)(1)	No
May 15, 2024	81629801	I-77 SB YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 1	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45(d), 393.95(a)	No
May 8, 2024	81556617	SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY	SC	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2, 396.17(c), 393.100(b)	Yes
May 2, 2024	81508394	I 85 NORTH AT OLD US 64	NC	Level 3	EAGB SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.16(a), 392.2	No
Apr 25, 2024	81446036	SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY	SC	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16(a)	No
Apr 5, 2024	81281280	I-77 SB YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	391.41(a)(1)	Yes
Mar 5, 2024	81026541	GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-	NC	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	391.41(a), 393.95(a)	No
Feb 27, 2024	80960248	Roadside	NC	Level 1	LOTI SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.95(a), 393.43, 393.60(c)	Yes
Feb 14, 2024	80850327	SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY	SC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2	No
Jan 30, 2024	80729476	MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S	NC	Level 3	DORS SEMI-TRAILER	3	383.23(a)(2), 395.8(a)(1), 392.2	Yes
Jan 23, 2024	80666867	85	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 11, 2024	80590840	US 70 NEAR CLEVELAND	NC	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2, 393.82	No
Oct 9, 2023	79861798	Roadside	SC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 3, 2023	79851910	Roadside	NC	Level 2	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 29, 2023	79803938	Roadside	NC	Level 2	LOAT SEMI-TRAILER	4	390.21(b), 396.17(c), 391.41(a)	Yes
Sep 6, 2023	79595395	Roadside	NC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 14, 2023	79408207	I-40, EAST (REST AREA)	NC	Level 2	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.9(a), 383.71(h), 393.11	Yes
Jul 24, 2023	79233774	I-20 EB ROADSIDE	SC	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	5	392.2, 390.3(e), 396.9(d)(2)	Yes
Jul 6, 2023	79073806	SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY	SC	Level 2	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	5	390.3(e), 392.2, 393.75(a)	Yes
Jul 5, 2023	79058472	SC 5 / MULLINAX CIR	SC	Level 2	KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.130	Yes
Jun 22, 2023	78956037	I 85	NC	Level 3	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 6, 2023	78819007	PVA WEIGH STATION	NC	Level 1	KAUF SEMI-TRAILER	7	396.5(b), 383.91(a), 393.47(e)	Yes
May 15, 2023	78630107	I-77 NB YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
May 11, 2023	78596114	I-77 NB YORK COUNTY	SC	Level 2	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.11, 393.9(a)	No
Apr 6, 2023	78304308	ROWAN COUNTY US 70 EB	NC	Level 2	—	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 17.2% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY4 · 2 OOS

I-77 SB YORK COUNTY3 · 1 OOS

STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-42

GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-2

US 702 · 1 OOS

I-77 NB YORK COUNTY2

I-40, EAST (REST AREA)1 · 1 OOS

I26 @ 66MM1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance39 · 13 OOS

Unsafe Driving24 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness7 · 3 OOS

General/Admin3 · 2 OOS

Hours of Service3 · 2 OOS

Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 4 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (8 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026

Crash History (8 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Dec 17, 2024	SC	INJURY	1	ROCK HILL	HIGHWAY 324	...881458	DEAN EXCAVATING AND GRADING INC
Dec 6, 2024	NC	TOW	0	YANCEYVILLE	86	...008297	DEAN EXCAVATING AND GRADING INC
Nov 23, 2021	NC	INJURY	1	CHARLOTTE	77	...057625	DEAN EXCAVATING AND GRADING INC
Nov 2, 2021	NC	INJURY	2	CHARLOTTE	W BROOKSHIRE RAMP	...205916	DEAN EXCAVATING AND GRADING INC
Aug 1, 2018	SC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 15, 2011	NC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 10, 2005	SC	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 15, 1998	SC	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—