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Carrier profile · USDOT 228707 · MC-807125 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
HARPER EXCAVATING INC
42 power unitsavg 11.4 yrLocal · 1 statesSALT LAKE CITY, UT62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-807125 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
42Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average15.4% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record3 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.4 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HARPER EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 228707) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 2, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 42 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 21, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 10, 2020 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HARPER EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?
HARPER EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 228707, and its motor carrier number is MC-807125.
Is HARPER EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, HARPER EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HARPER EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
HARPER EXCAVATING INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is HARPER EXCAVATING INC's fleet?
HARPER EXCAVATING INC operates 42 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HARPER EXCAVATING INC based?
HARPER EXCAVATING INC is based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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