Carrier profile · USDOT 3359828 · MC1738506 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ben Kauser Excavating LLC

Antwerp, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2019
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionLimestone Dirt
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
37
Annual miles
6 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1738506
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 16, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionLimestone Dirt
Annual mileage
37 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3359828
MC / docket
MC-1738506, MC-1075739
Legal name
Ben Kauser Excavating LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 19, 2019
Last MCS-150
Aug 19, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Ben Kauser Excavating LLC's USDOT number?

Ben Kauser Excavating LLC's USDOT number is 3359828 and its docket number is MC1738506.

Is Ben Kauser Excavating LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ben Kauser Excavating LLC's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ben Kauser Excavating LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 19, 2025.

What insurance does Ben Kauser Excavating LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Ben Kauser Excavating LLC located?

Ben Kauser Excavating LLC is located at 3408 Road 192, Antwerp, OH, 45813. Phone: (419) 769-9969.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.