Facts 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 Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (518) 744-9652, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC761347.
- 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) | MC761347 | Primary | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 2-CWS-TX-19-S0379433-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 11, 2026 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2026 | NM | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | NY | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2025 | ME | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2024 | VT | 2 | 0 | No |
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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 | 83.3% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393118DCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTCB | 1 | 1 |
| Air suspension pressure loss Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207F | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965AHNLOW | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Inadequate braking system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39340AB | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 | 2193686 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC761347 |
| Legal name | RICHARD E PENNINGTON |
| DBA name | PFT TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 130,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 19, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about RICHARD E PENNINGTON
What does RICHARD E PENNINGTON's operating authority allow?
MC761347: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about RICHARD E PENNINGTON 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 RICHARD E PENNINGTON?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2193686. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 744-9652, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC761347, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.