RICHARD A MCGOWAN

DBA: MCGOWAN TRUCKING

USDOT 541797 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: RICHARD A MCGOWAN Other (STONE & SAND) Based in BIRDSBORO, PA Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 11, 2001
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 5, 2005
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 7, 2003
Policy effective · Oct 11, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 365 days Oct 11, 2000 → Oct 11, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 352 days Inactive Oct 18, 2004 → reinstated Oct 5, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1013 days Inactive Dec 28, 2000 → reinstated Oct 7, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RICHARD A MCGOWAN
Cargo: Other (STONE & SAND)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARD A MCGOWAN (USDOT 541797)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RICHARD A MCGOWAN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 365 days — Oct 11, 2000 → Oct 11, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 352 days — Inactive Oct 18, 2004 → reinstated Oct 5, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1013 days — Inactive Dec 28, 2000 → reinstated Oct 7, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/541797/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281616 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 541797
In FMCSA records since Nov 8, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RICHARD A MCGOWAN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (STONE & SAND)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 65,572 mi
Contact & address
Physical
109 KRATZ RD
BIRDSBORO, PA 19508
Mailing
PO BOX 204
GEIGERTOWN, PA 19523
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 541797
In FMCSA records since Nov 8, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 65,572 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14.3% vs 6.7% +7.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 2 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 16.67% 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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RICHARD A MCGOWAN is a corporation based in BIRDSBORO, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 541797. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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 A MCGOWAN is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 25 years on FMCSA's records, based in Birdsboro, PA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (87.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
14.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 18, 2004 to Oct 5, 2005 (352 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 28, 2000 to Oct 7, 2003 (1013 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 11, 2000 to Oct 11, 2001 (365 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2026-01

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
Pennsylvania (PA) 6 1 16.7% Jan 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.58 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 8.54 9 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86818426 Jan 16, 2026 PA 3 PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86800970 Jan 14, 2026 PA 3 CHESTER PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSIV No
85495228 Aug 12, 2025 PA 3 ON I-78 W
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
85411710 Aug 4, 2025 PA 2 SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84431128 Apr 15, 2025 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 395.8A-NON-ELD, 392.2FC, 392.2RG Yes
84412910 Apr 14, 2025 PA 3 READING PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81129655 Mar 15, 2024 PA 2 BERNVILLE RD MEASURING 2738 FE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0019911765 Apr 18, 2019 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA514085700X Mar 29, 2005 PA 0 1 No No Injury
DE0301013894 Jun 11, 2001 DE 0 1 Yes No Injury
DE5099019754 Aug 23, 1999 DE 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC296216 common N
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 5, 2005 MC296216-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 7, 2003 MC296216-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q10 1130995 91X $1,000,000 Oct 11, 2023 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 4198310 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2017 Oct 11, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN156343 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2014 Oct 11, 2017 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 8839373 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2013 Oct 11, 2014 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 8839373 BIPD/Primary Apr 16, 2012 Oct 11, 2013 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8839373 BIPD/Primary Oct 12, 2006 Apr 16, 2012 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8839373 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2005 Oct 12, 2006 REPLACED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRN229785 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2004 Oct 11, 2005 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 73TRN229751 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2003 Nov 11, 2003 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 73TRN229751 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2003 Oct 11, 2003 REPLACED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRN229751 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2003 Oct 11, 2004 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LRA311786 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2002 Oct 11, 2003 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. RPP541281 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 2001 Oct 11, 2002 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 11, 2000 to Oct 11, 2001
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CT073304 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 1999 Oct 11, 2000 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CT02629 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 1997 Oct 11, 1999 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO 0055339 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 1996 Oct 11, 1997 CANCELLED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MPP106310 BIPD/Primary Oct 11, 1995 Oct 11, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 11, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Oct 11, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 11, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Oct 11, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Apr 16, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 12, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 11, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  8. Oct 5, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Oct 18, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Oct 18, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Oct 18, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 352 days (through Oct 5, 2005)
  12. Oct 11, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  13. Nov 11, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  14. Oct 11, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Oct 11, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  16. Oct 11, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  17. Dec 28, 2000
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Dec 28, 2000
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1013 days (through Oct 7, 2003)
  19. Oct 11, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  20. Oct 11, 2000
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Oct 11, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 11, 2001)
  22. Oct 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  23. Oct 11, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  24. Oct 11, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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How to verify RICHARD A MCGOWAN

  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 A MCGOWAN

Is RICHARD A MCGOWAN an active motor carrier?
Yes. RICHARD A MCGOWAN is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 541797 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 A MCGOWAN's safety rating?
RICHARD A MCGOWAN 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 A MCGOWAN had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for RICHARD A MCGOWAN 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 A MCGOWAN's out-of-service rate?
RICHARD A MCGOWAN's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is RICHARD A MCGOWAN based?
RICHARD A MCGOWAN reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 109 KRATZ RD, BIRDSBORO, Pennsylvania 19508. 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 A MCGOWAN have valid operating authority?
RICHARD A MCGOWAN has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does RICHARD A MCGOWAN operate?
RICHARD A MCGOWAN self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers 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 A MCGOWAN had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RICHARD A MCGOWAN in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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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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