K & E Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 769479 · Salem, OR 97317 · 5033994833
Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, K & E Excavating INC (DOT# 769479) in Salem, Oregon has 22 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 22.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 31 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 · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 10/14/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 09/02/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 08/20/2025 | OR | 1 | 0 |
| 06/23/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2025 | OR | 0 | 1 |
| 09/30/2024 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2024 | OR | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-OCT-25 | OR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-NOV-25 | OR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-MAR-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-JUN-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-JUL-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-OCT-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 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 | $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.