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C & E EXCAVATING INC
Elkhart, IN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 318231
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
318231
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 20, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 1988
Annual Mileage
231,697 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
53767 Cr 9 N, Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thad Bessinger
Officer 2
Jennifer Clark
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCP4EX7PD857732 | 0 | Clean |
| May 19, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCP4EX7PD857732 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 18, 2024 | IN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0X5HT3KEG57836 | 4 | 2 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| May 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 26, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 27, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX7PD857732 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5335C1031827 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3KEG57836 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Cmi | Flatbed · 25 ft | 4MJFB2520CE058643 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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