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Carrier profile · USDOT 661268 · MC-444302 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Richie L Smeal Jr
DBA RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 10.2 yrLocal · 2 statesDRY RIDGE, KY100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-444302 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHIE L SMEAL JR (USDOT 661268) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load 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 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Aug 28, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 10 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 0 fatal crashes 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 Aug 27, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 19, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHIE L SMEAL JR's USDOT number?
RICHIE L SMEAL JR's USDOT number is 661268, and its motor carrier number is MC-444302.
Is RICHIE L SMEAL JR authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, RICHIE L SMEAL JR is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHIE L SMEAL JR's safety record?
RICHIE L SMEAL JR has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICHIE L SMEAL JR's fleet?
RICHIE L SMEAL JR operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHIE L SMEAL JR based?
RICHIE L SMEAL JR is based in DRY RIDGE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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