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Carrier profile · USDOT 1984553 · MC-789389 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
M & S Backhoe Services LLC
7 power unitsavg 16.9 yrLocal · 1 statesSEMINOLE, TX74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-789389 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2013 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo87.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.9 yr
Model years 1999–2013 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC (USDOT 1984553) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO effective Feb 29, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 87.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 23, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?
M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 1984553, and its motor carrier number is MC-789389.
Is M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC's safety record?
M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC has a 87.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC's fleet?
M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC operates 7 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC based?
M & S BACKHOE SERVICES LLC is based in SEMINOLE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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