HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/792299-hjort-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HJORT EXCAVATING INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (320) 983-3912, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC65770.
- 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) | MC65770 | Primary | Federated Mutual Insurance Company Policy 9893439 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 6 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 15 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MN | 1 | 6 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 3, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | MN | 2 | 4 | No |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MN | 3 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 64.7% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 29.4% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 14.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IIC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922DMOVE | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIAD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABSRFSAD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 792299 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC65770 |
| Legal name | HJORT EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 36 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 713,198 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 29, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about HJORT EXCAVATING INC
What does HJORT EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC65770: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HJORT 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 HJORT EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 792299. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (320) 983-3912, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC65770, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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