RICHARD GESSEL TRUCKING
USDOT 463081 • 11189 STATE ROUTE 339, VINCENT, OH, 45784
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-827864 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 15, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z74554 | ON FILE | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS065060 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS050870 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2015 | Jun 14, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5772343-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2014 | Jun 14, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5772343 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2013 | Jun 14, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS065060 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z74554 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS050870 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5772343-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2015 | Jun 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5772343 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2014 | Jun 14, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC827864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC827864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 |
| MC827864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2015 |
| MC827864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2014 |
| MC827864 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 2013 | — | 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
3 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(b) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 7 | ...027466 | RICHARD GESSEL TRUCKING, |
| Oct 11, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNFISH (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...377198 | RICHARD GESSEL TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2017 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2015 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2014 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2007 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records