Carrier profile · USDOT 740155 · MC-76986 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

LOREN RICHARDS INC

53 power unitsLocal · 2 statesFARGO, ND81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-76986 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksrichards-inc.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
53Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(701) 492-9504Email dispatchsherrim@richards-inc.com

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration28 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
3 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

53 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for LOREN RICHARDS INC.

LOREN RICHARDS INC (USDOT 740155) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 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 $750,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 13, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 53 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 25, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is LOREN RICHARDS INC's USDOT number?

LOREN RICHARDS INC's USDOT number is 740155, and its motor carrier number is MC-76986.

Is LOREN RICHARDS INC authorized to operate?

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

What is LOREN RICHARDS INC's safety record?

LOREN RICHARDS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is LOREN RICHARDS INC's fleet?

LOREN RICHARDS INC operates 53 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LOREN RICHARDS INC based?

LOREN RICHARDS INC is based in FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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