Carrier profile · USDOT 769479 · MC857201 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

K & E Excavating Inc

Salem, OR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+4 more
105
Power units
126
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
2.4M
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
15.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 13 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 15 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal2 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.06 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
15
Vehicle inspections
13
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC857201
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
105
Power units
100
Trucks
32
Tractors owned
90
Trailers owned
126
Drivers
126
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGarbage/RefuseConstructionRock Sand Garbage
Annual mileage
2,360,952 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
769479
MC / docket
MC-857201
Legal name
K & E Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 3, 1998
Last MCS-150
Nov 10, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
126 (126)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is K & E Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

K & E Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 769479 and its docket number is MC857201.

Is K & E Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is K & E Excavating Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 15.4% vehicle and 6.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is K & E Excavating Inc's fleet?

105 power units and 126 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 10, 2025.

What insurance does K & E Excavating Inc carry?

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

Where is K & E Excavating Inc located?

K & E Excavating Inc is located at 3871 Langley St SE, Salem, OR, 97317. Phone: (503) 399-4833.

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