HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/510635-kuchenbecker-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC
Doing business as KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 15, 2025. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (507) 569-3359, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC643452.
- 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) | MC643452 | Primary | Western National Mutual Insurance Policy CID 1165542 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 15, 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
3 of 17 · Iowa avg 22.1%
5 of 37 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | OK | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | IA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | IA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | IA | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | IA | 3 | 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
66 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 89 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 5 | 71.2% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 13.6% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 3 | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 4.5% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Silver Lake, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Troy Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 510635 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC643452 |
| Legal name | KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC |
| DBA name | KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 45 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 1,457,341 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 15, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 28, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherRock-Dirt
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 KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC
What does KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC643452: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KUCHENBECKER 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 KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 510635. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 569-3359, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC643452, 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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