FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC
Joins 30 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 3.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 26.7% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC (USDOT 468424) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 3.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 26.7% vs peer 14.3% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/468424/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=21350 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2016-11-29 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceTHE PHOENIX INSURANCE COPolicy effective Nov 3, 2016
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC881130ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 53 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| 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%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 21,350 ACTIVE carriers operating 24–74 power units (±50% of this carrier's 49 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (25 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 27 | 5 | 18.5% | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 26 | |
| Unknown | 11 | |
| Trail King | 7 | |
| Ford | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Sterling T | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| GMC | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 6.54 | 7 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (53 rows) View all 53 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89164117 | Oct 2, 2026 | SD | 3 | BRANDON SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89018536 | Sep 17, 2026 | SD | 1 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 88936250 | Sep 8, 2026 | SD | 2 | BERESFORD SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88355636 | Jul 7, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87721860 | Apr 28, 2026 | SD | 1 | MIDWAY SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 3A1-BOS, 48A-BIHE, 17C-PI | Yes |
| 87211984 | Mar 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | CHANCELLOR SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87124866 | Feb 23, 2026 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86991078 | Feb 9, 2026 | SD | 2 | MIDWAY SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86904928 | Jan 28, 2026 | SD | 2 | BERESFORD SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.130B-CHVE, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 86788797 | Jan 14, 2026 | SD | 2 | MILLER SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86736111 | Jan 8, 2026 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86277821 | Nov 3, 2025 | MN | 2 | HOLLAND MN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.11A1-LLPL, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 86165866 | Oct 27, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85979758 | Oct 6, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 392.16-D | No |
| 85732481 | Sep 9, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85691163 | Sep 4, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85652606 | Sep 2, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85592032 | Aug 26, 2025 | SD | 1 | BERESFORD SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.104F3-C | Yes |
| 85230815 | Jul 16, 2025 | SD | 2 | MIDWAY SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85186950 | Jul 11, 2025 | SD | 3 | BALTIC SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85160620 | Jul 9, 2025 | SD | 2 | BERESFORD SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85087692 | Jun 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85003700 | Jun 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84913847 | Jun 8, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84453436 | Apr 18, 2025 | SD | 2 | MITCHELL SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202613161 | Oct 7, 2026 | SD | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| SD0202411266 | Aug 23, 2024 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202411103 | Aug 16, 2024 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202209044 | Jul 14, 2022 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202112903 | Sep 8, 2021 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202109872 | Jul 21, 2021 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202010409 | Sep 4, 2020 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201511222 | Sep 21, 2015 | SD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SD0201412957 | Oct 29, 2014 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201311897 | Oct 17, 2013 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201302799 | Mar 18, 2013 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200904511 | Apr 15, 2009 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200805849 | Jun 4, 2008 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200604081 | Apr 12, 2006 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200512143 | Oct 28, 2005 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200507643 | Jul 5, 2005 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0400015063 | Oct 25, 2004 | SD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 29, 2016 | MC881130-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 3H289264 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 3, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3607912 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2014 | Nov 3, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| BERESFORD SD | SD | 6 | 3 |
| MIDWAY SD | SD | 6 | 2 |
| SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | 5 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 4 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| MITCHELL SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 2 | 0 |
| BRANDON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| HOLLAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIC SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC881130
common · ACTIVE · MC
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THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
91X policy on file
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,678 carriers served
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53 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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17 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.