HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/987119-bill-wise-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (724) 451-8175, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC654438.
- 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 | MC654438 | — | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK Policy IMP 8363546 · 34 | — | Oct 17, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC654438 | Primary | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA00010606 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2011 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 6 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 9 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | PA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | PA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | 0 | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 90.0% | 67.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 4.8% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LIL | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 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 Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 987119 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC654438 |
| Legal name | BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 91,860 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 29, 2001 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Questions about BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC
What does BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC654438: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BILL WISE 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. 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 BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 987119. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (724) 451-8175, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC654438, 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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