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Carrier profile · USDOT 2289166 · MC-784044 · Updated 06/13/2026

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC

29 power unitsavg 8.5 yrRegional · 5 statesPHELAN, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-784044 ACTIVE
Verified linksjoshuagrading.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(760) 949-5867Email dispatchALLISON@JOSHUAGRADING.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority14 yr active
since 2012
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

29 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.5 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 14-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC safe to work with?

Is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC safe to load? JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 2289166, MC-784044) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PHELAN, CA, operating 29 power units and 42 drivers. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 46 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 2289166, and its motor carrier number is MC-784044.

Is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC's safety record?

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 46 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC's fleet?

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC operates 29 power units and 42 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC based?

JOSHUA GRADING & EXCAVATING INC is based in PHELAN, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.