HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1079441-richlen-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Wisconsin average 19.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (715) 854-7928, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC656922.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC656922 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-X57252 · 91X | $750,000 | Dec 1, 2017 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 6 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 10 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
7 straight trucks · 4 tractors
Kenworth 7Chevrolet/GMC 2Ford 1Peterbilt 1
16 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 6
5 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Trail King 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | WI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2025 | WI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2025 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | WI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 9, 2025 | WI | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 14, 2025 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Wisconsin average covers 42,237 vehicle and 76,995 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4 | 83.3% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 16.7% | 21.2% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1079441 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC656922 |
| Legal name | RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 350,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 11, 2002 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @richlenexc.net |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC
What does RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
MC656922: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking RICHLEN EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1079441. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 854-7928, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC656922, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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