FMCSA Carrier Profile
BENGEL EXCAVATING LLC
Owner / Officer: Kara Bengel
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority Active
Active 2 yrs
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1st pct · 2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Where This Carrier Operates
States where roadside inspections were recorded
NY1
PA1
Equipment on Record (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112SFZ478JL082758 | Unpublishe | 2 | 1 |
| 1XPWD40X1BD129930 | Peterbilt | 2 | 1 |
Vetting Notes
BENGEL EXCAVATING LLC is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Waterford, Pennsylvania, operating under DOT 1344490. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 2 FMCSA inspections on record, this carrier shows 150.0% vehicle OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1344490
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 11, 2005
Authority Granted
August 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
22,778 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6900 Route 97, Waterford, PA 16441
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kara Bengel
Officer 2
Andrew Bengel
Operating Authority
MC1654046
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA00845619
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Safety Percentile
1st percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate150.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (129.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPWD40X1BD129930 | 0 | Clean |
| July 24, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPWD40X1BD129930 | 4 | 3 OOS |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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