RILEY CONTRACTING INC

USDOT 1653953 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Company officer: TAVIS RILEY Machinery / Large Objects Based in NORWALK, OH Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: TAVIS RILEY
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects
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TruckCodex risk summary — RILEY CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 1653953)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): TAVIS RILEY (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1653953/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1653953
In FMCSA records since Jun 8, 2007 (~19y)
Company officer TAVIS RILEY
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2835 US HWY 250 S
NORWALK, OH 44857
Mailing
PO BOX 258
NORWALK, OH 44857
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1653953
In FMCSA records since Jun 8, 2007 (~19y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 16 2 0
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
12
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RILEY CONTRACTING INC is a motor carrier based in NORWALK, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1653953. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 12 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

RILEY CONTRACTING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 12 drivers, based in Norwalk, OH. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 700% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (6) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (41.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Peterbilt, Dodge, and Interstate are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 6 0 0.0% Dec 23, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 5, 2025
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 3
Dodge 2
Interstate 2
Reitnouer 2
Ford 1
Freightliner 1
Unknown 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 2 0.30 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 3.38 3 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 2.33 2 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86651022 Dec 23, 2025 OH 3 GREENWICH OH
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86646841 Dec 22, 2025 OH 3 NORWALK OH
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86407725 Nov 23, 2025 OH 3 GREENWICH OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A No
85405699 Aug 5, 2025 IN 2 RICHMOND IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.60C, 392.2-SLLSWZ No
85357016 Jul 29, 2025 VA 2 BLAND VA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9A-LSML, 395.8A No
84868780 Jun 3, 2025 OH 2 LIMA OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55C2-B No
83744891 Jan 28, 2025 OH 3 MONROEVILLE OH
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
1 392.2-SLLUCR No
82998264 Oct 22, 2024 OH 2 MILAN OH
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.95F, 393.9A-LIL No
78442038 Apr 25, 2023 OH 2 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.43, 393.9(a) Yes
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GREENWICH OH OH 2 0
RICHMOND IN IN 1 0
LIMA OH OH 1 0
MILAN OH OH 1 0
MONROEVILLE OH OH 1 0
NORWALK OH OH 1 0
ROADSIDE OH 1 1
BLAND VA VA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.43 No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify RILEY CONTRACTING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about RILEY CONTRACTING INC

Is RILEY CONTRACTING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. RILEY CONTRACTING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1653953 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is RILEY CONTRACTING INC's safety rating?
RILEY CONTRACTING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has RILEY CONTRACTING INC had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for RILEY CONTRACTING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is RILEY CONTRACTING INC's out-of-service rate?
RILEY CONTRACTING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is RILEY CONTRACTING INC based?
RILEY CONTRACTING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2835 US HWY 250 S, NORWALK, Ohio 44857. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RILEY CONTRACTING INC have valid operating authority?
RILEY CONTRACTING INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does RILEY CONTRACTING INC operate?
RILEY CONTRACTING INC self-reports 13 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has RILEY CONTRACTING INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RILEY CONTRACTING INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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