DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC, DOT #1909311 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
4 of your 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Iowa on April 21.
Your latest, Illinois on September 8, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 40 trucks and 29 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in LEMONT, Illinois (USDOT #1909311). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 48/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 20 recent inspection(s) and 30 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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48/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 8, 2026, Illinois. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 17, 2026, Illinois. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 9, 2026, Iowa. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 21, 2026, Iowa. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 3 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 23, 2026, Illinois. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- Jan. 22, 2026, Indiana. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC854690, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on January 20, 2022.
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC: LEMONT, Illinois Trucking Company
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of LEMONT, Illinois with USDOT number 1909311. The company operates 40 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 48/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC has undergone 20 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC carries 30 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 8, 2026. Across 20 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 11 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 48/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 48 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 6 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 23 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,204,725 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 7 straight trucks, 31 tractors, 43 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 29 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 19 resulted in a tow-away. 19 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: HALSTED ST, HARVEY, IL on September 5, 2025.
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Illinois (13), Iowa (3), Indiana (1). The concentration in Illinois is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 20 recorded inspections, DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-17 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-09 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-21 | IA | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-23 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-22 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-15 | MO | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-05 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-01 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC
What is DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #1909311) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 48/100 (Elevated Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC operates 40 power unit(s) and 29 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC based?
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in LEMONT, Illinois, under USDOT number 1909311.
What is DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 20 recent DOT inspection(s) and 30 recorded violation(s) for DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #1909311), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC scores 48/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like DONEGAL EXCAVATING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile