HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/661268-richie-l-smeal-jr/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RICHIE L SMEAL JR
Doing business as RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING
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 inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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, (859) 905-9631, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC444302.
- 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) | MC444302 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA999438748 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 28, 2025 | 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
1 of 6 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
0 of 10 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | KY | 3 | 3 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2025 | KY | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2025 | KY | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 15, 2025 | KY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | US | 1 | 14 | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | KY | 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 Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
23 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 29 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 1 | 73.9% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347BBMBCBD | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSIN | 1 | 0 |
| Expired medical examiner's certificate Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145B | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2025 | Dry Ridge, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 661268 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC444302 |
| Legal name | RICHIE L SMEAL JR |
| DBA name | RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 45,850 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 1, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand, Gravel
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 RICHIE L SMEAL JR
What does RICHIE L SMEAL JR's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for RICHIE L SMEAL JR (MC444302), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about RICHIE L SMEAL JR is old or missing?
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 RICHIE L SMEAL JR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 661268. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (859) 905-9631, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC444302, 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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