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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1773873 · MC-647407 · Updated 06/13/2026
RICK SMITH
DBA E & R TAXI
0 power unitsDUBUQUE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-647407 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Established 18 yearsUSDOT registration inactive
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USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 18.2 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.
In good standing · 1
Operating authority1818 yr active
since 2008Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 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 peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is RICK SMITH safe to work with?
Is RICK SMITH safe to load? RICK SMITH (USDOT 1773873, MC-647407) is an inactive owner-operator motor carrier based in DUBUQUE, IA, operating 0 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100), with the leading concern: usdot registration inactive. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
RSRICK SMITH 50
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Frequently asked
What is RICK SMITH's USDOT number?
RICK SMITH's USDOT number is 1773873, and its motor carrier number is MC-647407.
Is RICK SMITH authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RICK SMITH is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is RICK SMITH's fleet?
RICK SMITH operates 0 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICK SMITH based?
RICK SMITH is based in DUBUQUE, IA.