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BUSHMAN EXCAVATING INC

600 FAIRFAX RD · Fairfax, IA 52228

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #533804
  • USDOT #753319 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 26
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BUSHMAN EXCAVATING INC is a Fairfax, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-533804 and their USDOT number is 753319.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/17/2025 · last updated Aug 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 433,111 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 15 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: IA (15). Home base: Fairfax, Iowa.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Sep 6, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.92 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 1 Vehicle Maintenance 18.23 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0.23 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

  • 15
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130(b)Item not properly prepared for transport1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Defective coupling devices for semi-trailer1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BUSHMAN EXCAVATING INC
600 FAIRFAX RD
FAIRFAX, IA 52228
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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