TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1320663
MC Number
783355
Fleet Size
35
Total Drivers
32
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in FARLEY, Iowa, operating 35 power units with 32 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
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BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.5% across 26,389 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
5
Total
83%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Federated Service Insurance Company — eff. Dec 23, 2021
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Jul 22, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #1320663) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC has 5 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC operate?
TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC operates 35 power units with 32 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC located?
TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC is based in FARLEY, Iowa at 971 9TH AVE NW, 52046.
What are TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC's out-of-service rates?
TOP GRADE EXCAVATING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.