FMCSA Carrier Profile
HJORT EXCAVATING INC
Milaca, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 792299 · MC 65770
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-65770 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC65770
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC065770
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Federated Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9893439
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
792299
MC Number
MC-65770
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 29, 1999
Authority Granted
January 11, 2018
Annual Mileage
713,198 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7454 140th Street, Milaca, MN 56353
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dean Hjort
Officer 2
Randy Hjort
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 27th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NK1XPTX6NJ472155 | 1 | Passed |
| July 9, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NK1XPTX4NJ472154 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHM6X2LM394775 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2026 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2MDBAA8NS003132 | 0 | Clean |
| December 3, 2025 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · DPSMN179839 | 3 | Passed |
| November 25, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM7X1HM138701 | 3 | Passed |
| May 1, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHM6X2LM394775 | 0 | Clean |
| April 29, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXNJ479256 | 1 | Passed |
| April 25, 2025 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X2LM394775 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| January 21, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X7LJ426111 | 0 | Clean |
| August 7, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAA8NS003132 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2MDBAA8NS003132 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2024 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN9
IL2
AZ1
FL1
IA1
SD1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X2LM394775 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA8NS003132 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53257S955249 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06228T544901 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532F7YF726643 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY6LM006837 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth K100 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1XPTX4NJ472154 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth K100 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1XPTX6NJ472155 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387G018232 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7LJ426111 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ479256 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X1HM138701 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | DPSMN179839 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 2018 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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