Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 468424 · MC-881130 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC
49 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 4 statesSIOUX FALLS, SD93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-881130 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
49Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC (USDOT 468424) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO effective Nov 3, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 33 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 49 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 25, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 13, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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 Jun 13, 2026, 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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