W L French Excavating Corporation
USDOT 398426 · MC-498898 · North Billerica, Massachusetts · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
W L French Excavating Corporation is a corporation based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 137 power units and 47 drivers, which ranks it #49 by fleet size among 129 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Massachusetts. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 24 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.2 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | W L French Excavating Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 398426 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-498898 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 14 Sterling Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 |
| Phone | (978) 663-2623 |
| First registered | Jun 27, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 398426.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 33 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.34 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 1,398,779 miles reported for 2025 – about 10,210 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 28 CDL drivers; 18 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 27 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 Massachusetts carriers with 50+ units (129).
| Measure | W L French Excavating Corpor | Same size, US | MA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 18.8% | 13.0% | 77% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 60% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.2 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 51% lower than average |
| Inspections | 24 | 24 with a driver check, 3 with a vehicle check, 15 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of W L French Excavating Corporation?
W L French Excavating Corporation is registered with USDOT number 398426 and operating authority MC-498898.
How many trucks does W L French Excavating Corporation have?
It reports 137 power units (23 tractors, 43 straight trucks) and 33 trailers, with 47 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 23, 2026).
Where is W L French Excavating Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in North Billerica, Massachusetts 01862.
What is the out-of-service rate of W L French Excavating Corporation?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% 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.