- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 971 days (since Sep 20, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
RICKARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
RICKARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in RENTON, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3182598. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 17 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RICKARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Renton, WA. 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. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and AR (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLED (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Mack | 4 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87798303 | May 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87345879 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87173337 | Feb 26, 2026 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86746062 | Jan 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | CHAPIN SC |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86448346 | Nov 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5B-HWSL | No |
| 86394491 | Nov 18, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86074009 | Oct 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-80 AT DRY CREEK |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83925504 | Feb 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | FAYETTEVILLE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83876718 | Feb 12, 2025 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80916554 | Feb 21, 2024 | NM | 2 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83919204 | Feb 14, 2024 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80760129 | Feb 2, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 80734484 | Jan 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79353419 | Aug 8, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79326340 | Aug 2, 2023 | FL | 3 | INTERSTATE 10 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79326147 | Aug 1, 2023 | FL | 3 | MCSAP HCC I-75 MARION |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78573057 | May 9, 2023 | CO | 1 | FORT MORGAN POE WB |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK0020003421 | Nov 15, 2020 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2018 | MC127570-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0204141001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1125329 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 20, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 901061001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 901061001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Oct 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 24, 2019
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Sep 20, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 24, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAYETTEVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AT DRY CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN POE WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | FL | 1 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-75 MARION | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC127570
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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How to verify RICKARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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