K & E Excavating Inc
USDOT 769479 · MC-857201 · Salem, Oregon · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
K & E Excavating Inc is a corporation based in Salem, Oregon, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 105 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 86 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oregon. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 14 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 3.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, garbage / refuse and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | K & E Excavating Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 769479 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-857201 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3871 Langley St Se, Salem, OR 97317 |
| Phone | (503) 399-4833 |
| First registered | Sep 3, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 769479.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 90 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.20 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,360,952 miles reported for 2024 – about 22,485 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 126 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 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 Oregon carriers with 50+ units (86).
| Measure | K & E Excavating Inc | Same size, US | OR 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% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 174% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 15% lower than average |
| Inspections | 14 | 14 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 22, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of K & E Excavating Inc?
K & E Excavating Inc is registered with USDOT number 769479 and operating authority MC-857201.
How many trucks does K & E Excavating Inc have?
It reports 105 power units (32 tractors, 68 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 10, 2025).
Where is K & E Excavating Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Salem, Oregon 97317.
What is the out-of-service rate of K & E Excavating Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% 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.