Prairie Construction & Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 977154 · Hutchinson, KS 67501-9177 · 3166442050
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Prairie Construction & Excavating INC (DOT# 977154) in Hutchinson, Kansas has 17 inspections on record with 24 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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.
Violation Categories · 24 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 · 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 02/05/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13/2024 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2024 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2024 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06/2024 | MO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-OCT-24 | CO | 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 | Northland Insurance Company | $750 |
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.