Ziese & Sons Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 770694 · Crown Point, IN 46307-7799 · 2196632625
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ziese & Sons Excavating INC (DOT# 770694) in Crown Point, Indiana has 10 inspections on record and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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.
Inspection History · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/12/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/17/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/16/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 08/22/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/18/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/14/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/15/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-AUG-24 | IN | 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 | The Peninsula 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.