Ploetz Excavating LLC
Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh
Authority and insurance are in order. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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, 2026No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.
Enforcement
FMCSA closed casesClosed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.
Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 4543667
- MC / docket
- MC-1809745
- Legal name
- Ploetz Excavating LLC
- DBA
- —
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 5, 2026
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 2 (0)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
- Ploetz Grain · USDOT 738039 · Utica, MN
Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.
Frequently asked
What is Ploetz Excavating LLC's USDOT number?
Ploetz Excavating LLC's USDOT number is 4543667 and its docket number is MC1809745.
Is Ploetz Excavating LLC authorized to operate?
Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.
What is Ploetz Excavating LLC's safety record?
No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Ploetz Excavating LLC's fleet?
2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 5, 2026.
What insurance does Ploetz Excavating LLC carry?
$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Western Agricultural Insurance Company.
Where is Ploetz Excavating LLC located?
Ploetz Excavating LLC is located at 23620 County Road 115, Utica, MN, 55979. Phone: (472) 276-4156.
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