Carrier profile · USDOT 420818 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Petersen Excavating Inc

Gurnee, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 1990
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
5
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
17K
Annual miles
36 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 0 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
0
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
5
Power units
5
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
9
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
17,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
420818
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Petersen Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 13, 1990
Last MCS-150
Apr 30, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Petersen Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

Petersen Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 420818.

Is Petersen Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Petersen Excavating Inc's safety record?

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

How big is Petersen Excavating Inc's fleet?

5 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 30, 2026.

Where is Petersen Excavating Inc located?

Petersen Excavating Inc is located at 35845 N Barberry Ln, Gurnee, IL, 60031. Phone: (847) 623-3010.

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