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MURPHY'S EXCAVATING INC
Marion, MT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1279262
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1279262
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 25, 2004
Annual Mileage
28,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
113 Chippewa Drive, Marion, MT 59925
Phone
Owner / Officer
Dennis M Wagar
Officer 2
Michelle Wagar
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT6
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWLB9XXLS554991 | 3 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVXFDYB6VP714714 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 382 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X3BP147932 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Trailmax | Flatbed · 37 ft | 5UCPT373X7A000678 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | U433501259 | KALISPELL MT | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWLB9XXLS554991 |
MT 791929C |
| June 15, 2026 | U432801229 | KILA MT | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVXFDYB6VP714714 |
MT 784165D |
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | U433501201 | KALISPELL MT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWLB9XXLS554991 |
MT 791929C |
| December 4, 2025 | U433500939 | MARION MT | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP9DB9X3BP147932 |
MT FBK262 |
| July 17, 2025 | U433500749 | KALISPELL MT | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWLB9XXLS554991 |
MT 791929C |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | U432800715 | KALISPELL MT | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMAX |
1FVXFDYB6VP714714 5UCPT373X7A000678 |
MT 784165D MT 7C91555 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
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