Carrier profile · USDOT 2871997 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lewis E Knepp

DBA Knepp Excavating · Odon, IN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/Refuse+5 more
3
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
85K
Annual miles
10 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
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

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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSand,stone, Dirt
Annual mileage
85,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2871997
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Lewis E Knepp
DBA
Knepp Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 30, 2016
Last MCS-150
Jul 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Lewis E Knepp's USDOT number?

Lewis E Knepp's USDOT number is 2871997.

Is Lewis E Knepp authorized to operate?

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

What is Lewis E Knepp's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lewis E Knepp's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 8, 2025.

Where is Lewis E Knepp located?

Lewis E Knepp is located at 9610 N 1250 E, Odon, IN, 47562. Phone: (812) 296-1513.

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