HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/631000-dana-a-bontrager-excavating-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING 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.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (574) 825-3807, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC426761.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 1 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 2 · Indiana avg 5.5%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | IN | 2 | 3 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 19.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 58.8% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LRR | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Ligonier, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Fort Wayne, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 631000 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC426761 |
| Legal name | DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 207,133 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 21, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstructionOtherStone, Gravel, Dirt, Debris
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 DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC
What does DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC (MC426761), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 24, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking DANA A BONTRAGER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 631000. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (574) 825-3807, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC426761, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (574) 825-3807
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONTRAGER TRUCKING INCORPORATED Carrier |
Middlebury, IN | 1201651 | MC480319 | 4 | 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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