FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
468424
MC Number
881130
Fleet Size
49
Total Drivers
80
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 25, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, operating 49 power units with 80 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 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 35 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
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 South Dakota is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.2% across 6,436 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
35
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Phoenix Insurance Company — eff. Nov 3, 2016
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 28, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC (USDOT #468424) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's safety record?
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC has 35 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC operate?
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC operates 49 power units with 80 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC located?
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC is based in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota at 1509 EAST 39TH ST N, 57104. Phone: (605) 331-5626.
What are FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's out-of-service rates?
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 38.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.