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DEKOSTER EXCAVATING INC

9 inspection violations in 12 months. 2 inspections in 12 months · Lynden, WA · 16 trucks. Last inspected Mar 2026.

DOT 1843989ActiveInterstateLYNDEN, WA

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2026-09-28 · 200,000 mi (2026)
Fleet
16 units · 11 trailers · 11 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
200,000 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
8631 DEPOT RD
LYNDEN, WA 98264
Mailing
PO BOX 1008
LYNDEN, WA 98264

CONTACT

Phone
3608157129
Email
derek@dekosterexcavating.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
SARAH DEKOSTER
Title
SECRETARY TREASURER
Phone
3604108083

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Construction & Building Materials
Cargo types
4
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOther: DIRT AND GRAVEL
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
213 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
33.3%
6 / 18 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

81
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
16 power units
Unique power units seen
2
+ 1 trailer VINs
Inspections
3
Discrepancy
0.1x

Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 1 strengths · 2 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 4 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
67% — 12 clean of 18 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-09-28

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.

SUMMARY

Low crash rate (3.1 per 100 trucks/yr)

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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  • Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
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  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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