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Carrier profile · USDOT 1485817 · MC-559714 · Updated Jul 24, 2026
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC
27 power unitsavg 10.3 yrLocal · 2 statesMAX MEADOWS, VA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-559714 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 24, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.3 yr
Model years 2003–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC (USDOT 1485817) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 24, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 24, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 24, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 30, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC's USDOT number?
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC's USDOT number is 1485817, and its motor carrier number is MC-559714.
Is CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-24, CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC's safety record?
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC's fleet?
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC operates 27 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC based?
CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC is based in MAX MEADOWS, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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