HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1909311-donegal-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC
Doing business as DONEGAL EXCAVATING
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 17, 2022. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average66.7% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
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, (630) 321-8200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC854690.
- 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) | MC854690 | — | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9301904 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 6 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 16 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 9, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 5, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 7 | 71.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 28.6% | 19.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TAOCV | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHLOW | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922Y | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Harvey, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Naperville, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1909311 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC854690 |
| Legal name | DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC |
| DBA name | DONEGAL EXCAVATING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 1,204,725 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 17, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 1, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding 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 DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC
What does DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC (MC854690), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1909311. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 321-8200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC854690, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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