DBA: Kuchenbecker Excavating
Kuchenbecker Excavating Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Rake, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 45 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 45 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 93% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 86% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 88% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
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 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 14 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 2 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 3.28 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 5 | 0.61 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 8.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.42 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state IA accounts for 58% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 42%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 16 |
| 8 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2025 |
| SD |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | ND | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 38323A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 39345B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3958A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 393100BC | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 39375A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |