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Carrier profile · USDOT 468424 · MC-881130 · Updated 06/13/2026

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC

49 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 4 statesSIOUX FALLS, SD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-881130 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksfirstrateexcavate.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
49Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(605) 331-5626Email dispatchoffice@firstrateexcavate.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1992
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

49 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.5 yr

Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 34-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC safe to work with?

Is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC safe to load? FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC (USDOT 468424, MC-881130) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, operating 49 power units and 80 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 48 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FRFIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's USDOT number?

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's USDOT number is 468424, and its motor carrier number is MC-881130.

Is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's safety record?

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 48 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's fleet?

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC operates 49 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC based?

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC is based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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