MCKINESS EXCAVATING INC
MCKINESS EXCAVATING INC is a corporation based in MASON CITY, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 724632. 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 13 power units and 14 drivers, with 8 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MCKINESS EXCAVATING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mason City, IA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Mack, Trlk, and Cusm are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,488 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 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) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jan 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86750759 | Jan 8, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 82510074 | Aug 27, 2024 | IA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.45(d) | No |
| 82060400 | Jul 3, 2024 | IA | 2 | I-35 SB |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81993362 | Jun 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81993273 | Jun 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81855346 | Jun 11, 2024 | IA | 2 | US 18 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 392.9(a), 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 79146700 | Jul 14, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.100(b), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 78426233 | Apr 21, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA1801059253 | Jul 25, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IA1500879011 | Aug 27, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IA1500848226 | Feb 27, 2015 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IA1400824453 | Oct 23, 2014 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IA2011652892 | Oct 21, 2011 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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- 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.
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