Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 615547 · MC-346279 ·
Richardson and Sons Trucking LLC
DBA RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING
7 power unitsavg 7.2 yrRegional · 6 statesETHELSVILLE, AL94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-346279 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2023 · vPIC
Click to see how we scored it
Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 31 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1995.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 2006–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 615547) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. effective Jan 2, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
09
Frequently asked
What is RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 615547, and its motor carrier number is MC-346279.
Is RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC based?
RICHARDSON AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is based in ETHELSVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
10
Similar carriers in Alabama
Comparable carriers operating in Alabama
More Alabama carriers
Other FMCSA-registered carriers near this one in the directory, by USDOT number.