Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 501066 · MC-1289681 · Updated Jul 1, 2026
RICHARD A SURMEIER
DBA SURMEIER & SURMEIER INC
11 power unitsavg 8.6 yrRegional · 3 statesMASCOUTAH, IL96/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1289681 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 1, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 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
8.6 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHARD A SURMEIER (USDOT 501066) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE effective Aug 20, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 1, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 1, 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 Jul 1, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 18, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARD A SURMEIER's USDOT number?
RICHARD A SURMEIER's USDOT number is 501066, and its motor carrier number is MC-1289681.
Is RICHARD A SURMEIER authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-01, RICHARD A SURMEIER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARD A SURMEIER's safety record?
RICHARD A SURMEIER has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICHARD A SURMEIER's fleet?
RICHARD A SURMEIER operates 11 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARD A SURMEIER based?
RICHARD A SURMEIER is based in MASCOUTAH, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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