S & S Excavating Contractors INC Safety Record
DOT# 539221 · Milan, IN 47031 · 8126233017
Legal name: Sterwerf & Sterwerf Contractors INC
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/27/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, S & S Excavating Contractors INC (DOT# 539221) in Milan, Indiana has 44 inspections on record with 169 violations and a 65.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Inactive 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 · 169 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 · 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | KY | 1 | 2 |
| 02/25/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | OH | 6 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | OH | 2 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | IN | 0 | 1 |
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 | The Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Company | $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.