HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/827406-ritchie-trucking-excavating-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
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, (301) 689-0488, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC413796.
- 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) | MC413796 | Primary | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Policy CA959808419 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 15, 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
0 of 8 · Maryland avg 20.8%
0 of 8 · Maryland avg 9.4%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2025 | WV | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Nov 15, 2024 | MD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 5, 2024 | MD | 1 | 0 | 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 1 | 0 |
| Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381H | 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 Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 827406 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC413796 |
| Legal name | RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 162,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 17, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 13, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherStone
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 RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC
What does RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC (MC413796), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING 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 RITCHIE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 827406. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 689-0488, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC413796, 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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