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FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC

1509 EAST 39TH ST N · Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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  • MC #881130
  • USDOT #468424 USDOT Active
  • 49
    Power Units
  • 80
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC is a Sioux Falls, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 49 truck(s) in their fleet and 80 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-881130 and their USDOT number is 468424.

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

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,101,778 (2025)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: SD (28), IA (2), NE (2), MN (1). Home base: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 6 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.54 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.8 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC
1509 EAST 39TH ST N
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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