Carrier profile · USDOT 1279262 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Murphy's Excavating Inc

Marion, MT · Interstate carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsDirt and Gravel
4
Power units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
28K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
90
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1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
1
1 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 17.86 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsDirt and Gravel
Annual mileage
28,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1279262
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Murphy's Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 25, 2004
Last MCS-150
Feb 24, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

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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 Murphy's Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

Murphy's Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 1279262.

Is Murphy's Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Murphy's Excavating Inc's safety record?

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

How big is Murphy's Excavating Inc's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 24, 2026.

Where is Murphy's Excavating Inc located?

Murphy's Excavating Inc is located at 113 Chippewa Drive, Marion, MT, 59925. Phone: (406) 854-2210.

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