Carrier profile · USDOT 3046432 · MC1195400 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Johnston Excavating LLC

DBA Johnston Excavating · Sloan, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsRock, Gravel
6
Power units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 8.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1195400
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Feb 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsRock, Gravel
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3046432
MC / docket
MC-1195400
Legal name
Johnston Excavating LLC
DBA
Johnston Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 8, 2017
Last MCS-150
Dec 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Johnston Excavating LLC's USDOT number?

Johnston Excavating LLC's USDOT number is 3046432 and its docket number is MC1195400.

Is Johnston Excavating LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Johnston Excavating LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Johnston Excavating LLC's fleet?

6 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 23, 2025.

What insurance does Johnston Excavating LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co..

Where is Johnston Excavating LLC located?

Johnston Excavating LLC is located at 10032 Buckeye Ave, Sloan, IA, 51055. Phone: (712) 490-8241.

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