BURNS DRILLING AND EXCAVATING CO
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6 events tracked · latest Jun 29, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Jan 21, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Jan 21, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Mar 17, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 16, 2025Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Oct 22, 2024Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
BURNS DRILLING AND EXCAVATING CO is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania. The company has been in operation for 27 years, registered with the FMCSA on 04/25/1990. The fleet consists of 22 power units and 28 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 161,506 miles (2023). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. A total of 6 inspections are on file. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, BURNS DRILLING AND EXCAVATING CO has a Trust Score of 94/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
Mileage
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Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jan 2026 — 4 inspections, 1 resulted in out-of-service (25% OOS rate).
Crash Records (1)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP | PA | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
10 roadside violations across 4 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 ▼ | PA | Full (Level I) | SCHOOL ST- WADES STORAGE LOT | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 03/17/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON E ROY FURMAN HWY AT GRAVEL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/16/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I79 N- KIRBYWELCOME CENTER- MM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/22/2024 ▼ | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | CAMERON WV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/22/2024 | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | WHEELING WV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/22/2024 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | ON ROY E FURMAN HWY 246 FEET N | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 04/17/2024 ▼ | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | CAMERON WV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/30/2023 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 07/19/2023 | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEAR POPLAR SPRINGS RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 40 MS HY5128 | $0 | 03/17/2008 | 03/14/2009 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9769M10A-TIL-09 | $0 | 03/14/2009 | 03/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9769M10A-TIL-09 | $0 | 03/14/2009 | 09/05/2009 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8763N743-TIL-09 | $0 | 03/01/2009 | 12/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BA-2597N798-09-CNS | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2009 | 02/04/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BA-2597N798-09-CNS | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2009 | 12/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0368392 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SCP 326 127 65 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/1998 | 03/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SCP 326 127 65 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/1998 | 09/13/2007 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SCP 326 127 65 | $0 | 03/01/1998 | 09/13/2007 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC354918 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/05/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/21/2018 |
| MC354918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 08/28/2000 | REVOKED | 09/19/2007 |
| MC354918 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 08/28/2000 | - | - |
| MC354918 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/17/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/04/2007 |
| MC354918 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/07/1999 | REVOKED | 08/14/2000 |
| MC354918 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 02/29/2000 | REVOKED | 08/14/2000 |
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