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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Shaws Excavating
DOT 1159938 · Brainerd, MN
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Shaws Excavating (DOT 1159938) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Brainerd, MN. As of June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Shaw
Operating as: Shaws Excavating
DOT Number1159938
MC Number—
Street216 KINGWOOD ST
City / StateBrainerd, MN 56401
Phone2188243478
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed05/05/2003
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 10 mo
Since 2003
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
216 KINGWOOD ST, Brainerd, MN, 56401 · Open in Maps →
216 KINGWOOD ST, BRAINERD, MN, 56401Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2003
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 James Shaw authorized to operate?

James Shaw'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 James Shaw's safety record?

James Shaw does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James Shaw operate?

James Shaw operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Shaw insured?

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

Has James Shaw had any risk indicators?

James Shaw has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Shaw?

James Shaw's DOT number is 1159938. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Shaws Excavating Safety Record, DOT 1159938. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1159938
MLA
"Shaws Excavating Safety Record, DOT 1159938." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1159938
Chicago
"Shaws Excavating Safety Record, DOT 1159938." Truck Graph. Last modified June 4, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1159938