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Carrier profile · USDOT 479357 · MC-206307 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
0 power unitsLocal · 1 statesMOORHEAD, MN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-206307 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.2Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.040.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT 479357) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 20, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 42 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 7, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 15, 2026 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number?
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 479357, and its motor carrier number is MC-206307.
Is RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 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 RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's fleet?
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 0 power units and 42 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC based?
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in MOORHEAD, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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