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Carrier profile · USDOT 806874 · MC-359072 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
J M RICHARDS INC
8 power unitsavg 8 yrRegional · 3 statesMOORHEAD, MN78/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-359072 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · 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 above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 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 peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
27 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
J M RICHARDS INC (USDOT 806874) has a Vektor safety score of 78/100 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 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2020 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 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 10, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J M RICHARDS INC's USDOT number?
J M RICHARDS INC's USDOT number is 806874, and its motor carrier number is MC-359072.
Is J M RICHARDS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, J M RICHARDS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J M RICHARDS INC's safety record?
J M RICHARDS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 78/100 (tier: review).
How big is J M RICHARDS INC's fleet?
J M RICHARDS INC operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J M RICHARDS INC based?
J M RICHARDS INC is based in MOORHEAD, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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