EASTERN IOWA EXCAVATING AND CONCRETE LLC
57-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Cascade, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1229972
- MC
- MC830664
- Based
- Cascade, IA
- Contact
- 5638525120 · chorsfield@easterniowaexcavating.com
What this carrier is
EASTERN IOWA EXCAVATING AND CONCRETE LLC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Cascade, IA. Operating footprint: 57 power units, 42 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC830664 authority. Listed cargo classifications include building materials, machinery, large objects, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 55 owned trucks, 2 owned tractors, 45 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 439 motor carriers operating 57 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 22.48 | 102.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.33 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.51 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 52.91 | 136.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.61 | 165.2% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 57-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1229972: 19 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Oct 28, 2025 in IA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 61 (21 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Jun 3, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with building materials, machinery, large objects, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (45 trailers against 2 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 439 peer carriers operating 57 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 12 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 57 power units on file.
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