HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2289166-joshua-grading-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC
Doing business as JOSHUA HEAVY HAUL
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 average38.2% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (760) 949-5867, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC784044.
- 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) | MC784044 | Primary | Ohio Security Insurance Company Policy BAS 56223857 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 9, 2020 | 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
13 of 34 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 33 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 12, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 2 | Yes |
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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
37 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 55 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 15 | 81.1% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 3 | 16.2% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.7% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Fifth wheel plate repair weld is cracked. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1CDFWRW | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | San Bernardino, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | San Bernardino, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2289166 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC784044 |
| Legal name | JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC |
| DBA name | JOSHUA HEAVY HAUL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| Annual mileage | 238,651 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 28, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherHeavy Off-Road Equip
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 JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC
What does JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC784044: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JOSHUA GRADING & 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 JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2289166. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (760) 949-5867, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC784044, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (760) 949-5867
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA HEAVY HAUL LLC Carrier · DBA JOSHUA HEAVY HAUL |
Phelan, CA | 2961836 | MC5177 | 3 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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