Lester Brothers Excavation INC Safety Record

DOT# 377003 · Jackson, MI 49201 · 5177647888

C

Average safety record — scored 32/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lester Brothers Excavation INC (DOT# 377003) in Jackson, Michigan has 53 inspections on record with 94 violations and a 13.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

53 Inspections
13.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
76 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 13.2%
Carrier: 13.2% (7 of 53) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (2 of 53) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in Michigan
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Michigan

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.

94 total violations across 53 inspections
18 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
49
Unsafe Driving
40
Driver Fitness
2
Other
3

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.

Level 1: 7 (13%) Level 2: 24 (45%) Level 3: 22 (42%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/05/2026 MI 3 0 0
01/13/2026 MI 3 0 0
01/07/2026 MI 1 0 0
12/08/2025 MI 3 0 0
10/29/2025 MI 2 0 0
10/17/2025 MI 3 0 0
08/25/2025 MI 2 0 0
08/05/2025 MI 2 0 0
07/10/2025 MI 3 0 0
1 fatal crash
28-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-AUG-24 MI 0 0 0
27-OCT-25 MI 0 0 0
10-OCT-25 MI 0 0 0
06-AUG-25 MI 0 0 0
01-OCT-25 MI 2 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC433117
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Fcci Insurance Company $1,000 01/04/2026

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.

Power Units 76
Drivers 151
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/02/1990
MCS-150 Filed 20260309 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,831,386
Address 5405 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201