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Carrier profile · USDOT 480896 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dan's Excavating Inc

Shelby Township, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1992
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (586) 254-2040
60
Power units
75
Drivers
21
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
680K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
20.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 21 inspections
Crashes
6
0 fatal2 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 4.41 per 1M mi
Total inspections
21
Driver inspections
21
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
60
Power units
60
Trucks
7
Tractors owned
62
Trailers owned
75
Drivers
65
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
Annual mileage
680,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
480896
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Dan's Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 23, 1992
Last MCS-150
Apr 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
75 (65)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Dan's Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

Dan's Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 480896.

Is Dan's Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Dan's Excavating Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 21 roadside inspections, a 20.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dan's Excavating Inc's fleet?

60 power units and 75 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 23, 2025.

Where is Dan's Excavating Inc located?

Dan's Excavating Inc is located at 12955 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI, 48315-2707. Phone: (586) 254-2040.

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