HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/352609-f-d-riley-son-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
F D RILEY & SON INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (864) 445-8391, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC273839.
- 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 3 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
2 of 12 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | SC | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | VA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
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 South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
10 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 14 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 60.0% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 10.0% | 11.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 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 |
| Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLA | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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 | 352609 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC273839 |
| Legal name | F D RILEY & SON INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 176,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 9, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | May 1, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherMilk
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 F D RILEY & SON INC
What does F D RILEY & SON INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for F D RILEY & SON INC (MC273839), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about F D RILEY & SON INC 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 1, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking F D RILEY & SON INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 352609. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (864) 445-8391, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC273839, 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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