Lester Brothers Excavation Inc
USDOT 377003 · MC-433117 · Jackson, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lester Brothers Excavation Inc is a corporation based in Jackson, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 151 drivers, which ranks it #206 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 35 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 2 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 10.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lester Brothers Excavation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 377003 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-433117 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5405 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201 |
| Phone | (517) 764-7888 |
| First registered | Jan 2, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 377003.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 131 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,831,386 miles reported for 2025 – about 24,097 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 61 CDL drivers; 151 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Lester Brothers Excavation I | 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 | 16.7% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 121% higher than average |
| Inspections | 35 | 35 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 16, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Transportation LLC USDOT 1170974 | Jackson | 246 | 273 | 218 | 12.5% | 7 |
| Slingshot Transportation Inc USDOT 304185 | Brooklyn | 89 | 123 | 12 | 50.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lester Brothers Excavation Inc?
Lester Brothers Excavation Inc is registered with USDOT number 377003 and operating authority MC-433117.
How many trucks does Lester Brothers Excavation Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (36 tractors, 40 straight trucks) and 131 trailers, with 151 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 9, 2026).
Where is Lester Brothers Excavation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Jackson, Michigan 49201.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lester Brothers Excavation Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.