Carrier profile · USDOT 602608 · MC-442980 · Updated Jun 21, 2026

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC

157 power unitsavg 9.9 yrRegional · 4 statesBRECKSVILLE, OH70/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-442980 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
157Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
2002–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(216) 524-1700

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

Established 31 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
USDOT registration31 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo7.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

157 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.9 yr

Model years 2002–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

31 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC.

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 602608) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 21, 2026.

It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 21, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.

It reports 157 power units and 147 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 22, 2025.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 2, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 602608, and its motor carrier number is MC-442980.

Is INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?

As of Jun 21, 2026, INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC's safety record?

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC has a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC's fleet?

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC operates 157 power units and 147 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC based?

INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING INC is based in BRECKSVILLE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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