HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/74288-richard-carrier-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC195830
No risk signals found
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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, (207) 474-6293, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC195830.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC195830 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAZB7286 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 6, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC195830 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZB7286 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 13, 2020 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC195830 | — | Berkley Regional Insurance Company Policy 0162955 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | 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
4 of 33 · Maine avg 20.0%
0 of 64 · Maine avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | ME | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | ME | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | VT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | ME | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | NH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | VT | 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 Maine average covers 4,280 vehicle and 7,013 driver inspections of all Maine-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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 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 | Maine share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 7 | 69.7% | 70.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 24.2% | 12.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Logs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393116ECL | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - 25% or more of the leaves in a spring assembly are broken Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207CSLB | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 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 Maine column is the mix across all Maine-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 29, 2025 | New Portland, ME | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 74288 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC195830 |
| Legal name | RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 102 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 2,747,760 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 14, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherWood Products
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC195830: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC195830: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC
Is RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC195830: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 74288. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (207) 474-6293, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC195830, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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