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FIRST RATE EXCAVATE INC

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

Authorized: Property
(605) 331-5626 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

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

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 6 Severe Violations Updated 3 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

  • 32
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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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