LAHEY EXCAVATING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LAHEY EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 660337) 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 Officer(s): TIM J LAHEY (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/660337/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331374 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 12, 2026
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1187427ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 50% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
LAHEY EXCAVATING INC is a individual based in SHERRILL, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 660337. 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 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 3 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.
LAHEY EXCAVATING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Sherrill, IA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (37.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Western Star is the most-inspected make.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,374 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 2.50 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.33 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 20.00 | 20 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84340715 | Apr 7, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 82227077 | Jul 25, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9(a), 391.11(b)(4), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79328909 | Aug 3, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 12, 2021 | MC1187427-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-FD6964 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S 2625205 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 12, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60428337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2021 | Apr 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60428337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2021 | Mar 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 12, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Apr 13, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 21, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 12, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1187427
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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3 inspections
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How to verify LAHEY EXCAVATING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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