HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/388139-ricks-backhoe-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (570) 695-3521, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC496962.
- 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) | MC496962 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZN4560 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 3 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 16 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | PA | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 70.0% | 15.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 30.0% | 67.0% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| 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 - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 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 Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sinking Spring Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Pen Argyl Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Upper Bern Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 388139 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC496962 |
| Legal name | RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 46 |
| Drivers | 27 |
| Annual mileage | 1,795,607 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 24, 1993) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 4, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightCoal/CokeU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkWater Well
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 RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC
What does RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC496962: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking RICK'S BACKHOE SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 388139. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (570) 695-3521, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC496962, 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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