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TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING COMPANY
Dubuque, IA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 21.4% of 14 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 91% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 402330 · MC 354630
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-354630 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Union Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
26.3% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 21.4% of 14 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 91% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs since reinstatement on October 23, 2018; first granted March 18, 1999 (27 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC354630
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNION INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPA3297848
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
402330
MC Number
MC-354630
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 25, 1990
Authority First Granted
March 18, 1999
Authority Reinstated
October 23, 2018
Annual Mileage
236,250 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
425 Julien Dubuque Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003-7936
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ty Malcom
Officer 2
Rod Tschiggfrie
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (15.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
26.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd 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 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 20 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA17
WI5
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 87 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
9
Truck
8
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
2
Full Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHGNDV8CDBE9337 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FCXBV077270 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVFM7MPLZ9359 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT4KED43660 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT6BEB78170 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAW57R58EC55595 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FDWW36P64ED36366 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YTEY4RF112132 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GBJC33254F244308 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVK6LH606903 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P198C4JW002861 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLU0X83J704165 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR0X22D572872 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 2FVNFMCB1VA824792 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner Long Conv. | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 2FVNFMCB3VA824793 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck · Class 8 | 2FVNFMCB7VA824795 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL0MG546686 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL5GG231998 | 1 | 1 |
| B & B Trai | Semi-trailer | 4L5ST2722NF057916 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV0RLUZ9801 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV8RPVE2639 | 1 | — |
| Behnke | Full Trailer | 990418019FB8X25PT | 1 | 1 |
| Kandk | Semi-trailer | KK836FAQJ92001430 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 239J000124 | IA, IA | III | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
5KKSAVFM7NPNF3007 |
IA FP8714 |
| September 1, 2026 | 222D000025 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | TSCHIGGFRIE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
2FVNFMCB3VA824793 |
IA FX3881 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | 027A000155 | IA, IA | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWW36P64ED36366 |
IA ECY588 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 000P12XJB9 | US HWY 52, IA | III | — | — | TSCHIGGFRIE | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
2FVNFMCB1VA824792 |
IA FX3880 |
| May 8, 2026 | 000P12XJ94 | HWY 136, IA | III | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVFM7MPLZ9359 |
IA MX1485 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 000P1557D5 | HWY 64 E/CHAMBER DR, IA | III | — | — | TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GB4YTEY4RF112132 |
IA NON336 |
| March 23, 2026 | 000P13V956 | HWY, IA | III | 1 | — | TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVFM7MPLZ9359 |
IA MX1485 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 000P15NFNG | HWY 52, IA | III | 1 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDAW57R58EC55595 |
IA FNL374 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | 2346000206 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 3 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5GT6BEB78170 |
IA NON101 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | 000P10B0K0 | US 151 S MM 49 (FARIVIEW), IA | III | 1 | — | TSCHIGGFRIE EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT4KED43660 |
IA NDR698 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2018 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 9, 2018 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 4, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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