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Carrier profile · USDOT 1559163 · MC-871666 · Updated 06/13/2026

KENNETH RICHARDSON

DBA DEADLINE EXPRESS

4 power unitsavg 5.2 yrRegional · 4 statesWARWICK, RI
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-871666 INACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Verified linksdeadlineexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
5.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(401) 230-6060Email dispatchINFO@DEADLINEEXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 20 yearsNo active operating authority
USDOT registration19 yr registered
No active authority
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.2 yr

Model years 2012–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 19-yr registration, 0% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is KENNETH RICHARDSON safe to work with?

Is KENNETH RICHARDSON safe to load? KENNETH RICHARDSON (USDOT 1559163, MC-871666) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WARWICK, RI, operating 4 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 13 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is KENNETH RICHARDSON's USDOT number?

KENNETH RICHARDSON's USDOT number is 1559163, and its motor carrier number is MC-871666.

Is KENNETH RICHARDSON authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KENNETH RICHARDSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KENNETH RICHARDSON's safety record?

KENNETH RICHARDSON has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is KENNETH RICHARDSON's fleet?

KENNETH RICHARDSON operates 4 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KENNETH RICHARDSON based?

KENNETH RICHARDSON is based in WARWICK, RI, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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