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HIGGINS BACKHOE SERVICE INC
El Reno, OK
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 816718
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 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
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
816718
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 1999
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1011 E Jenkins Street, El Reno, OK 73036
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Karen Sue Higgins
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X93D597277 | 1 | Passed |
| April 27, 2026 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X93D597277 | 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | 8 | Out of service |
| April 27, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| April 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| April 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| April 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| April 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 2 | Cited |
| April 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OK2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X93D597277 | 2 | 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 6, 2026.
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