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Carrier profile · USDOT 1438327 · MC543517 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kellen Excavating LLC

Lemars, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 546-8333
15
Power units
22
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
16K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC543517
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
15
Power units
15
Trucks
13
Tractors owned
16
Trailers owned
22
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
15,662 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1438327
MC / docket
MC-543517
Legal name
Kellen Excavating LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 28, 2005
Last MCS-150
Mar 11, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
22 (10)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (712) 546-8333

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Frequently asked

What is Kellen Excavating LLC's USDOT number?

Kellen Excavating LLC's USDOT number is 1438327 and its docket number is MC543517.

Is Kellen Excavating LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Kellen Excavating LLC's safety record?

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

How big is Kellen Excavating LLC's fleet?

15 power units and 22 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 11, 2026.

Where is Kellen Excavating LLC located?

Kellen Excavating LLC is located at 20384 K 49, Lemars, IA, 51031. Phone: (712) 546-8333.

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