HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1881459-richard-joseph-murphy/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY
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.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
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, (608) 639-0092, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1723640.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 2 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
1 of 3 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | WI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2024 | WI | 1 | 18 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 42,165 vehicle and 76,889 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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 14 | 5 | 77.8% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 11.1% | 21.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345ABHTBS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1881459 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1723640 |
| Legal name | RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 70,000 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 24, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMobile HomesOtherCanned Raw Milk
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.
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Questions about RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY
What does RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY (MC1723640), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 RICHARD JOSEPH MURPHY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1881459. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (608) 639-0092, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1723640, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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