Litman Excavating INC
New Martinsville, WV
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
48
Power Units
43
Drivers
FMCSA since 1999 (27 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 1999. Based in New Martinsville, WV, they operate a fleet of 48 power units with 43 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Litman Excavating INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 38 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Litman Excavating INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 43
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,896,950 miles (2023)
Driver Information
43
Total Drivers
43
CDL Drivers
43
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LITMAN EXCAVATING INC
24 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Peterbilt, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 20 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 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 (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 20 | 67% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 20% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 13% |
Trailers (6 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 | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| N/A | 1 |
| Somerset W | 1 |
| Ldii | 1 |
| Manac | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 2 |
| Equipment Trailer | 2 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 30 ft | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 14 | 47% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 13% |
| Ford | 2 | 7% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 7% |
| Somerset W | 1 | 3% |
| Cz Engineering, Inc. | 1 | 3% |
| Pitts Trailers | 1 | 3% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 3% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 1 | 3% |
| International | 1 | 3% |
| Liddell | 1 | 3% |
| PJ | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA538316 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| BA532850 | WV | Mack Truck TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| C299501 | WV | Somerset W SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| BA546685 | WV | Mack Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| BA544206 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| BA544243 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| BA541546 | OH | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| BA550245 | WV | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| B325331 | WV | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| BA543339 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Oct 2025 |
| DC87401 | NC | N/A SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Oct 2025 |
| BA536522 | WV | Knnw TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| C376826 | WV | Dorsey Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| BA548634 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| BA546756 | WV | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| BA546678 | WV | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| BA539042 | WV | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| BA545646 | WV | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2025 |
| C429384 | WV | Manac SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| BA539452 | WV | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2025 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: WV (28) · OH (1) · NC (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 30)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
37
Inspections
24 months
41
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+1.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-10.3%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/06/2026 | OH | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/11/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/16/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/16/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/24/2025 | SC | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | WV | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/27/2025 | SC | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | WV | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/30/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 37 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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
$750,000
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 91X | 6R813783 | $750,000 | 11/03/2021 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 71M0039A | 02/12/2019 | 11/03/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
Of 2 reported crashes: 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | OH | INDEPENDENCE (TOWNSHIP OF, OH | 2 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 06/06/2025 | OH | LEE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LITMAN EXCAVATING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LITMAN EXCAVATING INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is LITMAN EXCAVATING INC's authority currently active?
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LITMAN EXCAVATING INC been in business?
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 1999, making their authority approximately 27 years old.
Where is LITMAN EXCAVATING INC located?
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC is physically located at 836 1ST STREET, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155.
Roadside Inspection History 37 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LITMAN EXCAVATING INC has been inspected 37 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WV, OH, PA. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 14%) 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 396.17C-PI — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | OH | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-16 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-12-16 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-24 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-10 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-27 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-19 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-30 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-15 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-03 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-04 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-19 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-14 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-05-01 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-22 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
21 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LITMAN EXCAVATING INC, of which 7 (33%) 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 | 16 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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