GREAT LAKES EXCAVATING INC is a motor carrier based in MILWAUKEE, WI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 880132 and MC number 1795130. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2000, a span of roughly 26 years. GREAT LAKES EXCAVATING INC reports a fleet of 10 power units and 15 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Machinery, Large Objects and Other. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 inspection with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in WI. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for GREAT LAKES EXCAVATING INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for GREAT LAKES EXCAVATING INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1795130 | None | Active | None | 2026-02-23 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-02-04 00:00:00 |
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