Cutting Edge Excavation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2532020 · Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · 4062500001
Average safety record — scored 49/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 49/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cutting Edge Excavation LLC (DOT# 2532020) in Columbia Falls, Montana has 14 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 16 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 14 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/26/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/17/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/17/2025 | MT | 1 | 0 |
| 11/13/2024 | MT | 2 | 0 |
| 09/16/2024 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 04/15/2024 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2024 | MT | 3 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-MAY-25 | MT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.