Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated
USDOT 1593500 · Pontiac, Michigan · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated is a company based in Pontiac, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 142 power units and 250 drivers, which ranks it #101 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 32 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 9.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 6.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1593500 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1030 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48342 |
| Phone | (248) 335-1717 |
| First registered | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1593500.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 140 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.4 trailers per tractor.
- 2,500,395 miles reported for 2025 – about 17,608 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 24 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Kaltz Excavating Company Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 24% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 259% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 41% higher than average |
| Inspections | 32 | 32 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 37 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated?
Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated is registered with USDOT number 1593500.
How many trucks does Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated have?
It reports 142 power units (142 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 50 trailers, with 250 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 5, 2026).
Where is Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated located?
Its registered physical address is in Pontiac, Michigan 48342.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated?
Over 24 months, 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 9.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.