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Carrier profile · USDOT 555032 · MC-324644 ·
James Karl Richard
DBA JK RICHARD TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 14.8 yrRegional · 3 statesOPELOUSAS, LA56/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-324644 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average33.3% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.8 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
6 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JAMES KARL RICHARD (USDOT 555032) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 8, 2026 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES KARL RICHARD's USDOT number?
JAMES KARL RICHARD's USDOT number is 555032, and its motor carrier number is MC-324644.
Is JAMES KARL RICHARD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. JAMES KARL RICHARD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES KARL RICHARD's safety record?
JAMES KARL RICHARD has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is JAMES KARL RICHARD's fleet?
JAMES KARL RICHARD operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES KARL RICHARD based?
JAMES KARL RICHARD is based in OPELOUSAS, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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