Dean Excavating And Grading Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Chester, SC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 23 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 23 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 82% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 59% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63% | 86% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | GA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 3 |
| Aug 10, 2025 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 4.24 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.32 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5.53 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.09 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.46 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state NC accounts for 50% of activity. Activity outside home state (SC): 53%.
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NC |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 39343DB | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 3969D2FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3924APOS | Driver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 29, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 29, 2025 | 39343DB | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 29, 2025 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |