W L French Excavating Corporation Safety Record
DOT# 398426 · North Billerica, MA 01862 · 9786632623
Legal name: W L French Excavating Corp
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, W L French Excavating Corporation (DOT# 398426) in North Billerica, Massachusetts has 40 inspections on record and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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.
Inspection History · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | MA | 0 | 1 |
| 06/11/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/29/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 04/17/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/17/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-DEC-24 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-AUG-25 | RI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-MAR-24 | MA | 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 | Zurich American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
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.