HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1676018-stearns-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
STEARNS EXCAVATING INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (602) 799-2454, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC729894.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC729894 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP48495A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 13 · Arizona avg 22.3%
1 of 14 · Arizona avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | NV | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 2 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| May 12, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Arizona average covers 53,931 vehicle and 81,867 driver inspections of all Arizona-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 78.6% | 75.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 8.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Boulder City, NV | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1676018 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC729894 |
| Legal name | STEARNS EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 600,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 10, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about STEARNS EXCAVATING INC
What does STEARNS EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC729894: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STEARNS EXCAVATING INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking STEARNS EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1676018. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (602) 799-2454, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC729894, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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