RICHARDSON FREIGHT CORP
USDOT 2275676 • 6135 LIPAN ST #202, DENVER, CO, 80221
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-777345 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000017 | ON FILE | Apr 29, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000017 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000017 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000017 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000017 | REPLACED | May 4, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9066391 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2023 | May 4, 2024 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9066391 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9066391 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9066391 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9066391 | REPLACED | May 3, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP39915A | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2022 | May 3, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP39915A | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP39915A | REPLACED | May 4, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8850256 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2016 | May 4, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2956153 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2016 | May 4, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09695A | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 3, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09695A | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2014 | May 4, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2140572 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2014 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2140572 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0036030 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2012 | Apr 3, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000017 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000017 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000017 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000017 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000017 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9066391 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2024 | May 4, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9066391 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9066391 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9066391 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9066391 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39915A | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39915A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP39915A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8850256 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09695A | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2016 | May 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2956153 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2016 | May 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09695A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2016 | Apr 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2140572 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2140572 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0036030 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2024 |
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2023 |
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2018 |
| MC777345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2013 |
| MC777345 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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
21 states • 167 inspections
Violation Summary (132 violations from latest 100 of 167 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:5B-L | 5B-L | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A1-TEPBM | 75A1-TEPBM | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15A-SIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.7(a) | No proof of financial responsibility | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (167 inspections)
Showing 50 of 167
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I-15@MP 23 | ...UJ9994 | RICHARDSON FREIGHT CORP |
| Nov 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HESPERIA | 34.424397/-117.382311 | ...UA6559 | RICHARDSON FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 23, 2019 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records