HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/602608-independence-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (216) 524-1700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC442980.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC442980 | — | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP5966314 · 34 | — | Apr 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC442980 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 0183848 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2018 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. 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 13 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 18 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | PA | 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
9 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 13 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 44.4% | 63.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 0.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 18.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 4.1% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list ID number as required. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172202A1HMSPS | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E1HMHC | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A3 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | VA | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 602608 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC442980 |
| Legal name | INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 171 |
| Drivers | 147 |
| Annual mileage | 2,000,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 2, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | May 23, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
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 INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC
What does INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC (MC442980), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 602608. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (216) 524-1700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC442980, 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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