Bill Wise Excavating INC
New Freeport, PA
Bill Wise Excavating INC is an active motor carrier based in New Freeport, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 987119 and MC 654438. It reports 9 power units and 6 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 8 roadside inspections, a 40% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 987119
- MC
- 654438
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- New Freeport, PA
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
9
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 987119's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 22, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in October 2001, about 24 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 91,860 fleet miles in 2024, about 10,200 miles per power unit.
- 18 other USDOT registrations list New Freeport, PA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Bill Wise Excavating INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (10 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Utility Trailer Confirmed by VIN 1 utility trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 4 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Doubles/Triples Seen at inspections 1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Bill Wise Excavating INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 91,860 miles (2024)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC
6 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Peterbilt, Fontaine Trailer Co.. Equipment breakdown: 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 36% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 36% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 18% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 9% |
Trailers (5 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 3 |
| Unpub Trai | 1 |
| Top Brand | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 21 ft | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 2 | 18% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 18% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 18% |
| Top Brand | 1 | 9% |
| Unpub Trai | 1 | 9% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 9% |
| Mack | 1 | 9% |
| Sure-trac | 1 | 9% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (11)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FD8X3FT6LED12473 | ZRY9273 | PA | 2020 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 5HLTC21228F080518 | XFC6392 | PA | 2008 Top Brand | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1XPXP4EX1KD618204 | AH58190 | PA | 2019 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Aug 2026 |
| 40FSK5334H1035892 | XGF6233 | PA | Unpub Trai | Full Trailer | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 3BKDX4TX8LF370427 | AH83863 | PA | 2020 Kenworth | Straight Truck | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 1XPXP4EX1KD639277 | AH77441 | PA | 2019 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 57JE52306K3575995 | PT187W1 | PA | 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1M2AX09C29M006414 | AF53667 | PA | 2009 Mack | Straight Truck | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 57JE52309K3575991 | PT187W2 | PA | 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1FDUF5HT3JEB13579 | ZMN2416 | PA | 2018 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 5JW1U2029R1421755 | 595745 | WV | 2024 Sure-trac | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: PA (10) · WV (1)
Recent active vehicles (11 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in PA
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
9
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+17.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/11/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/23/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA00010606 | $1 Million | 10/01/2011 |
| Cargo | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | 34 | IMP 8363546 | — | 10/17/2009 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2008 | 11/16/2008 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2008 | 11/05/2008 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP7483039 | 10/17/2008 | 10/17/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2008 | 10/17/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2010 | 10/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2009 | 10/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU | 10/01/2009 | 10/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PMU H08413605 | 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2008 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC operate?
BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Utility Trailer (1 utility trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (4 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Doubles/Triples (1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections).
Is BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC's authority currently active?
BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Bill Wise Excavating INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2027 (set by USDOT 987119's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 22, 2025.
What is Bill Wise Excavating INC's safety record?
It reports 9 power units and 6 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 8 roadside inspections, a 40% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLIRP — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-08-11 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-12 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-30 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-23 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-17 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-22 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
9 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BILL WISE EXCAVATING INC, of which 2 (22%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 8 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 2 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.2 | 4 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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