KENNETH RICHARDSON
USDOT 1559163 • DBA: DEADLINE EXPRESS • 69 BATES AVE, COVENTRY, RI, 02816
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-871666 | REVOKED | Mar 6, 2023 | Sep 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970097047 | ON FILE | May 27, 2023 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CRI0006184330-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CRI0006184330-2 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2021 | Feb 26, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS116151 | REPLACED | May 27, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS109045 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2020 | May 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS109045 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS109045 | REPLACED | May 28, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS101423 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2019 | May 27, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1407825 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2014 | May 27, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1407825 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970097047 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2025 | Sep 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CRI0006184330-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CRI0006184330-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116151 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS109045 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2021 | May 27, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS109045 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS109045 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS101423 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2020 | May 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1407825 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1407825 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-871666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-871666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC871666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 10, 2023 | REVOKED | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2022 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2022 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2021 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2021 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2021 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2020 |
| MC871666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2019 |
| MC871666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 6, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | RI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | PROVIDENCE | ELMWOOD AVE | ...802459 | DEADLINE EXPRESS |
| Jun 1, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTFORD | 15-S | ...GW5596 | KENNETH RICHARDSON |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-2022-0028-RI0089 | Sep 15, 2022 | 382.115(a); 383.37(a) | $4,130 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records