YELLOW IRON EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 815229 • DBA: DBA YELLOW IRON WASTE REMOVAL • 4300 LEEPER LANE, WILSON, WY, 83014
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-705166 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | APM4100162#1 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7506215347 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 25, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7506215347 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7506215347 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 1369052 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2010 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA 1369052 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2010 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 1369052 | REPLACED | Feb 16, 2010 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA 1369052 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2010 | Oct 18, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100162#1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7506215347 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7506215347 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7506215347 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 1369052 | CARGO | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 1369052 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 1369052 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 1369052 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-705166 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC705166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 11, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC705166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 |
| MC705166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2013 |
| MC705166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2010 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2025 |
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
2 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (21 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | W BROADWAY AVE/US 26/US 89/US 189 MP 152.41 | ...191594 | DBA YELLOW IRON WASTE REMOVAL |
| Apr 21, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALPINE JUNCTION | US 26/US 89 MP 123.77 | ...105318 | DBA YELLOW IRON WASTE REMOVAL |
| Feb 5, 2019 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2018 | ID | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2014 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2012 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY-2024-0027-WY0561 | Jul 23, 2024 | 382.305 | $10,430 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records