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DAVID RICHARDS

USDOT 3890590 • DBA: DRX • 975 TAYLOR ST, ELYRIA, OH, 44035

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,890,590
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Ohio
Phone
4403154606
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
37,123
Physical Address
975 TAYLOR ST, ELYRIA, OH, 44035
Contact
Phone: 4403154606

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 58.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 35.4 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
22%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
112
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
58.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
5.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 17 inspections

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Violation Summary (112 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (112 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing31—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken338Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.14Driving in hazardous conditions105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
58.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+35.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
6.59vs nat'l 1.80
+4.79 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (17 inspections)

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Inspection History (17 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687455873HURON OHOHLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LSML, 393.100B-CYes
Feb 5, 202686974056AMHERST OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Dec 22, 202586647170ELYRIA OHOHLevel 2BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LSML, 393.55E-BNo
Oct 8, 202586000699FREMONT OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR15396.9D2-FTF, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Aug 11, 202585477254MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR3393.95A4-EEUS, 396.5B-L, 393.78A-WSNo
May 7, 202584621394CLEVELAND OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95A1Yes
Apr 22, 202584486553AMHERST OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Apr 9, 202584359082OBERLIN OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.134B-CRHLC, 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
Feb 25, 202583989341LISBON OHOHLevel 1EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER12393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSML, 393.53B-BNo
Feb 24, 202583978373NEWTON FALLS OHOHLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-B, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Oct 10, 202482894594ELYRIA OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11396.17(c), 393.47(e), 392.2Yes
May 28, 202481739358ROADSIDEOHLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR13393.9(a), 392.14, 393.203(c)Yes
May 15, 202481617555ROADSIDEOHLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.9(a), 393.207(c), 393.48(a)Yes
Dec 11, 202380369750ROADSIDEOHLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 26, 202379762286ROADSIDEOHLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes
Sep 13, 202379654832RoadsideOHLevel 2FORD TRUCK TRACTOR5393.201(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
May 3, 202378520657SERVICE PLAZA TOWPATHOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 393.95(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 61.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE4 · 3 OOS
ELYRIA OH2 · 1 OOS
AMHERST OH2 · 2 OOS
HURON OH1 · 1 OOS
LISBON OH1
MONROEVILLE OH1
NEWTON FALLS OH1
OBERLIN OH1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance103 · 20 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 28, 2024OHINJURY01EATON (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 10...331287DAVID RICHARDS

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 28, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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