Independence Excavating Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Brecksville, OH.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 132 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 171 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 171 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35% | 84% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 89% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17% | 78% | Better 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 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0.20 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0.44 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.44 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state VA accounts for 44% of activity. Activity outside home state (OH): 75%.
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 22, 2025 |
| VA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2025 | OH | BUS | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | OH | SCHOOL BUS | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| May 7, 2025 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 172202A1HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list ID number as required. | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 177817E1HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 39395A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Vehicle Maintenance | — |