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CHRIS KREKEL EXCAVATING INC
Corydon, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 800465 · MC 851982
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-851982 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
9.1% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC851982
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PEKIN INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 006574629
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S 2625983
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
800465
MC Number
MC-851982
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 1999
Authority Reinstated
April 25, 2024
Annual Mileage
203,983 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Corydon, IN
Email
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
9.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 23rd 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
11
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPEX2FJ470632 | 2 | Passed |
| April 29, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTXRSCT87J471102 | 2 | Passed |
| February 25, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 1HTXRSCT87J471102 | 1 | Passed |
| September 26, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPCXPEX5MD757894 | 0 | Clean |
| July 10, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | WESTERN ST · 5KKSBPFMXNLNF1431 | 0 | Clean |
| May 23, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPEX2FJ470632 | 1 | Passed |
| May 9, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPEX2FJ470632 | 2 | Passed |
| April 10, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTXRSCT87J471102 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| February 26, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKZLK0XXJJ213264 | 1 | Passed |
| February 25, 2025 | IN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPCXPEX5MD757894 | 1 | Passed |
| February 12, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPCXPEX5MD757894 | 0 | Clean |
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
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| May 23, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| June 5, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| June 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | 6 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| April 10, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| May 9, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 9, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| April 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Cited |
| February 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 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
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 9, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 5, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN10
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 International DF597 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTXRSCT87J471102 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX2FJ470632 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX5MD757894 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLK0XXJJ213264 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Trailboss Trailboss Trailer | Flatbed · 25 ft | 4S0TP2524Y1000150 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPFMXNLNF1431 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 15, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 15, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 11, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 11, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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