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30/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Bauer Excavating
DOT 1262064 · Columbia Falls, MT
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Bauer Excavating (DOT 1262064) is a Montana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Columbia Falls, MT. As of June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Bauer Excavating
DOT Number1262064
MC Number—
Street3662 MONTANA 40 WEST
City / StateColumbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone4068625375
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed04/09/2026
Company officerHoward R Bauer
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 50.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 11 mo
Since 2004
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 50.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/30/2024MTIII10OOS
5/5/2025MTIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
3662 MONTANA 40 WEST, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bauer Excavating authorized to operate?

Bauer Excavating's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Bauer Excavating's safety record?

Bauer Excavating has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Bauer Excavating operate?

Bauer Excavating operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Bauer Excavating insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Bauer Excavating had any risk indicators?

Bauer Excavating has a risk score of 30/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Bauer Excavating?

Bauer Excavating's DOT number is 1262064. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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