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KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING

46285 10TH ST · Rake, IA 50465

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  • MC #643452
  • USDOT #510635 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 37
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING is a Rake, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 37 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-643452 and their USDOT number is 510635.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2026 · last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,457,341 (2025)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: IA (25), TX (6), NM (4), MN (2), SD (1), ND (1). Home base: Rake, Iowa.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.49 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.54 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.32 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.36 3

Inspection Summary

  • 39
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp4× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11RTRetroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING
46285 10TH ST
RAKE, IA 50465
Mailing Address
KUCHENBECKER EXCAVATING INC
PO BOX 67
RAKE, IA 50465

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