Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 555032 · MC-324644 · Updated 06/30/2026
JAMES KARL RICHARD
DBA J K RICHARD TRUCKING
1 power unitsavg 14.9 yrRegional · 3 statesOPELOUSAS, LA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-324644 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityEstablished 32 yearsNo insurance on file
Watch · 3
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average66.7% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average25.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
Operating authority3232 yr active
since 1994Insurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo66.766.7 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is JAMES KARL RICHARD safe to work with?
Is JAMES KARL RICHARD safe to load? JAMES KARL RICHARD (USDOT 555032, MC-324644) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in OPELOUSAS, LA, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 12 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 66.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (56/100), with the leading concern: no insurance on file. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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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?
As of 2026-06-30, 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 66.7% 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 1 power unit and 1 driver 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.