HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/228707-harper-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HARPER EXCAVATING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.4% vs Utah average 23.6%.
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, (801) 326-1016, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC807125.
- 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) | MC807125 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy GLA 0172072 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 2, 2014 | 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 9 · Utah avg 23.6%
2 of 14 · Utah avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | UT | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | UT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2025 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 27, 2025 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | UT | 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 Utah average covers 22,772 vehicle and 39,441 driver inspections of all Utah-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 52 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 | Utah share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 6 | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 21.1% | 3.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.3% | 12.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 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 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAOBETA | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145BMCEM | 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 Utah column is the mix across all Utah-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Unknown, UT | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 228707 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC807125 |
| Legal name | HARPER EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 43 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,094,962 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 10, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 10, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherRock Products
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 HARPER EXCAVATING INC
What does HARPER EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC807125: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HARPER 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 HARPER EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 228707. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (801) 326-1016, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC807125, 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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