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Carrier profile · USDOT 228707 · MC807125 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Harper Excavating Inc

Salt Lake City, UT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1983
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionRock Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (801) 326-1016
43
Power units
30
Drivers
13
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
1.1M
Annual miles
43 yr
Registered
70
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 62.5% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
62.5%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
15.4%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 13 inspections
Crashes
2
1 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.91 per 1M mi
Total inspections
13
Driver inspections
13
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2020)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC807125
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 2, 2014Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
43
Power units
42
Trucks
15
Tractors owned
75
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionRock Products
Annual mileage
1,094,962 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
228707
MC / docket
MC-807125
Legal name
Harper Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 1983
Last MCS-150
May 21, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Harper Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

Harper Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 228707 and its docket number is MC807125.

Is Harper Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Harper Excavating Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 13 roadside inspections, a 62.5% vehicle and 15.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Harper Excavating Inc's fleet?

43 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 21, 2026.

What insurance does Harper Excavating Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Harper Excavating Inc located?

Harper Excavating Inc is located at 8201 W 5400 So, Salt Lake City, UT, 84118. Phone: (801) 326-1016.

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