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Carrier profile · USDOT 972837 · MC-644262 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
RICHARD LEE CAPPS
DBA CAPPS AUTO TOWING
5 power unitsLocal · 2 statesHENDERSONVILLE, NC50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-644262 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.0Avg age (yr)
2021–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Watch · 2
Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.Not enough inspection history to rate2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHARD LEE CAPPS (USDOT 972837) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. effective Apr 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARD LEE CAPPS's USDOT number?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS's USDOT number is 972837, and its motor carrier number is MC-644262.
Is RICHARD LEE CAPPS authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RICHARD LEE CAPPS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARD LEE CAPPS's safety record?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is RICHARD LEE CAPPS's fleet?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARD LEE CAPPS based?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS is based in HENDERSONVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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