RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC

USDOT 2477949 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: RICARDO VALDOVINOS CORTEZ Company officer 2: JOSE ROMERO Motor Vehicles Based in TACOMA, WA Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
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  • Violations per Inspection above national average 6.00 vs 1.80 national (+4.20).
Company officer: RICARDO VALDOVINOS CORTEZ
Company officer 2: JOSE ROMERO
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC (USDOT 2477949)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): RICARDO VALDOVINOS CORTEZ (Company officer); JOSE ROMERO (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 6.00 vs 1.80 national (+4.20).

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2477949/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 40% · 2/5 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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: Caution.

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 2477949
In FMCSA records since Feb 21, 2014 (~12y)
Company officer RICARDO VALDOVINOS CORTEZ
Company officer 2 JOSE ROMERO
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 1,500 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5633 S DURANGO ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2477949
In FMCSA records since Feb 21, 2014 (~12y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,500 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 6.00 vs 1.80 +4.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC is a motor carrier based in TACOMA, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2477949. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 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

RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Tacoma, WA. Across 2 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

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ud is the most-inspected make.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2025-09

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
Washington (WA) 2 0 0.0% Sep 23, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ud 3
Ndmc 2
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 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 11.00 11 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85898440 Sep 23, 2025 WA 3 SPANAWAY WA
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT No
83458158 Dec 20, 2024 WA 2 PUYALLUP WA
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.60D, 390.21TB1-MC No
80866438 Jan 17, 2024 WA 2 RENTON WA
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.17B2-LTSDM, 390.21TB1-MC, 396.9D2-FTF Yes
79746471 Sep 22, 2023 WA 2
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ndmc
5 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2) No
79367620 Aug 8, 2023 WA 2 SOUTHBOUND I-5
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ndmc
7 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PUYALLUP WA WA 1 0
RENTON WA WA 1 1
SOUTHBOUND I-5 WA 1 0
SPANAWAY WA WA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
387.301(a) Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 General/Admin 1 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC

  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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC

Is RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2477949 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC's safety rating?
RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC had?
5 roadside inspections are on file for RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC's out-of-service rate?
RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC based?
RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5633 S DURANGO ST, TACOMA, Washington 98409. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC have valid operating authority?
RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC operate?
RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RICHARD'S DEMOLITION LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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