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MIERS EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION INC
New Castle, IN
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% 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 882991 · MC 709244
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-709244 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% 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 for 16 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC709244
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZW5099
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
882991
MC Number
MC-709244
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 26, 2000
Authority Granted
April 16, 2010
Annual Mileage
480,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
New Castle, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate31.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.6pp higher)
30.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th 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
14 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | 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
KY7
IN5
WI4
MI2
IA1
IL1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5EL820094 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9EL820096 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3KD480520 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH6HN989749 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4KD480509 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5KD480440 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7EL820095 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1PD850435 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7KD480469 | 2 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GR1P0623SJ715118 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626RJ608370 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628SJ715118 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KT139727 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532D5C1716623 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL716623 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9LL183577 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X7FJ450069 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9KJ277361 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9KD480523 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2LR012058 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EJ2HN977466 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 5796009377 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | II | 6 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X7FJ450069 |
IN A475236 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | WARRJ03157 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X3KD480520 1JJV532D7EL820095 |
IN 2176068 IN PD57685 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | W184000203 | STEELE MO | II | 12 | — | LOUISIANA SUGAR REFINERY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X1PD850435 1GRAP0626KT139727 |
IN 3929558 IN PG13169 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | KIRKB05669 | MI, MI | I | 6 | 2 | HARTSONKENNEDY, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X3KD480520 1JJV532D5CL716623 |
IN 2176068 IN PD57683 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 6643029240 | ORAGNE GROVE, MS | II | 1 | — | HARTSON KENNEDY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X7KD480469 1JJV532D7EL820095 |
IN 2610787 IN PD57685 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | I037H80914 | ARDMORE TN | I | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH NAT |
1XPBD49X3KD480520 1JJV532D5C1716623 |
IN 2176068 IN PD57683 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | S211000461 | LOUISVILLE, KY | II | 1 | — | MIERS EXCAVATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X1PD850435 3H3V532C2LR012058 |
IN 3929558 IN PG10397 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | CV44704635 | LONDON, KY | I | 3 | 1 | RUSH WAREHOUSE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X5KD480440 1JJV532D5EL820094 |
IN 2220109 IN PD57684 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 1008901186 | TERRE HAUTE IN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X4KD480509 1JJV532D5EL820094 |
IN 3371691 IN PD57684 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 9761003848 | WARREN IN | II | 1 | 1 | HIZER INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9TH6HN989749 1JJV532D9LL183577 |
IN 3372170 ME 431333Z |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HARTSON KENNEDY INC | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| WAUPACA FOUNDRY | 2 | December 5, 2025 |
| RUSH WAREHOUSING | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| MATIX | 2 | November 18, 2024 |
| LOUISIANA SUGAR REFINERY LLC | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| RUSH WAREHOUSE LLC | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| HIZER INC | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| CLIFFS | 1 | November 12, 2025 |
| LIONSGATE | 1 | June 10, 2025 |
| ALLISON TRANSMISSION | 1 | February 18, 2025 |
| SPARTECH | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| MATIX COPORATION | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 16, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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