HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/398426-w-l-french-excavating-corporation/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION
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, (978) 663-2623, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC498898.
- 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) | MC498898 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 9543796 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jan 1, 2022 | 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
1 of 3 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 24 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- MA 12 50.0%
- RI 6 25.0%
- NH 2 8.3%
- NY 2 8.3%
- VT 2 8.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 22
12 tractors · 10 straight trucks
Peterbilt 18Ford 3Kenworth 1Western Star 1
137 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 11
10 semi-trailers · 1 tractors
Freightliner 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Self/Same 1Waste Management 1Casella 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | RI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | VT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | RI | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | RI | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | NY | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | RI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 6, 2026 | RI | 2 | 1 | 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 Massachusetts average covers 21,935 vehicle and 35,944 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 80.0% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 62.7% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B1A | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 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 Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Lexington, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Pawtucket, RI | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Quincy, MA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 398426 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC498898 |
| Legal name | W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 137 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 1,398,779 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 27, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @wlfrench.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 23 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 43 | 0 |
| Trailers | 33 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherStone Gravel
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION
What does W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION's operating authority allow?
MC498898: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 W L FRENCH EXCAVATING CORPORATION?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 398426. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 663-2623, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC498898, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 14 Sterling Road, 01862
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J L FRENCH TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Carrier |
North Billerica, MA | 1566638 | MC580661 | 10 | Active Current · Motus |
| W L FRENCH JR TRUCKING COMPANY Carrier |
North Billerica, MA | 1295809 | MC17160 | 22 | Active Current · Motus |
Other companies using (978) 663-2623
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W L FRENCH JR TRUCKING COMPANY Carrier |
North Billerica, MA | 1295809 | MC17160 | 22 | Active Current · Motus |
| W L FRENCH III TRUCKING COMPANY LLC High risk Carrier |
North Billerica, MA | 4339097 | MC1695153 | 1 | Not authorized 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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