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BR EXCAVATING & TRUCKING LLC
Ava, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3208764 · MC 1001533
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1001533 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Country Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1001533
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AB9272021
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3208764
MC Number
MC-1001533
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 5, 2018
Authority Reinstated
November 18, 2019
Annual Mileage
146,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
114 Foss Rd, Ava, IL 62907
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bryan Rodewald
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 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
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | IL | — | — | 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
IL13
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
3
Dump
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR5LL852459 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR6LL852471 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Armor Lite Excel, Llc End Dump | Dump · 39 ft | 4A9E1DJ20KS073020 | 4 | 1 |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MADN402XJW036412 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR4LL852484 | 2 | — |
| Vantage | Semi-trailer | 4E7AA3923AASA2725 | 2 | — |
| Dump | Semi-trailer | 1D9DS2424YF266033 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR1LL852474 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR7KL232680 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9EN061488 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4028JC035731 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | 5007360018 | IL ROUTE 3, IL | II | 3 | 2 | KNIGHTHAWK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
3HCDZTZR6LL852471 5MADN402XJW036412 |
IL P1073539 IL 907608ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 5015120032 | IL 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ARMOR LITE EXCEL, LLC |
3HCDZTZR5LL852459 4A9E1DJ20KS073020 |
IL P1219113 IL 709694ST |
| May 6, 2026 | 5004700125 | IL-150, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANTAGE |
3HCDZTZR7KL232680 4E7AA3923AASA2725 |
IL P1337905 IL 713753ST |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 5005160470 | RTE 3 SCALE PAD CHESTER, IL | I | 7 | 1 | KNIGHTHAWK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ARMOR LITE EXCEL, LLC |
3HCDZTZR5LL852459 4A9E1DJ20KS073020 |
IL P1219113 IL 709694ST |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 4292830946 | IL 3, IL | II | 2 | — | KNIGHTHAWK COAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MCKT |
3HCDZTZR6LL852471 5MADN402XJW036412 |
IL P1073539 IL 907608ST |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 5004700120 | IL-3, IL | III | — | — | KNIGHTHAWK COAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANTAGE |
3HCDZTZR6LL852471 4E7AA3923AASA2725 |
IL P1073539 IL 713753ST |
| September 24, 2025 | 4165330509 | SR 150, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ARMOR LITE EXCEL, LLC |
3HCDZTZR5LL852459 4A9E1DJ20KS073020 |
IL P1219113 IL 709694ST |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 4070380304 | IL 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
3HCDZTZR6LL852471 5MADN402XJW036412 |
IL P1073539 IL 907608ST |
| August 13, 2025 | 5005100187 | IL HWY 3, JUST S/E OF WATER ST, IL | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ARMOR LITE EXCEL, LLC |
3HCDZTZR5LL852459 4A9E1DJ20KS073020 |
IL P1219113 IL 709694ST |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 4068820299 | 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HCDZTZR4LL852484 |
IL P1078548 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTHAWK | 3 | August 19, 2026 |
| KNIGHTHAWK COAL | 2 | April 16, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 28, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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