KOCH EXCAVATING CO
USDOT 601124 • 5211 HOWARD BLVD, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-430295 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 4, 2013 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA9383242 | ON FILE | Dec 30, 2020 | Jul 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA9383242 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A035228MN | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2012 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60409723 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2011 | Dec 30, 2012 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7204702975 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7204702975 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 14, 2012 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60355448 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2007 | Jan 29, 2011 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60355448 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2007 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7210785458 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2002 | Nov 27, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA9383242 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA9383242 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | A035228MN | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60409723 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2012 | Dec 30, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204702975 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204702975 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60355448 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2011 | Jan 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60355448 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7210785458 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2007 | Nov 27, 2007 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC430295 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2013 |
| MC430295 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2011 |
| MC430295 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 2002 | — | 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
4 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:9A-LBL | 9A-LBL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | US-81 | ...700400 | KOCH EXCAVATING CO |
| Jan 18, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | US HWY 81 / CO RD F | ...339088 | KOCH EXCAVATING CO |
| Jul 31, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 1998 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 1998 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records