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RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC

USDOT 548417 • 821 SOUTH OHIO, CHEROKEE, OK, 73728

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
548,417
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Oklahoma
Phone
5805962341
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
50,000
Physical Address
821 SOUTH OHIO, CHEROKEE, OK, 73728
Mailing Address
P O BOX 268, CHEROKEE, OK, 73728
Contact
Phone: 5805962341

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

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
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
19%

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

Inspections
38
Violations
81
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
24
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
17

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
6
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 38 of 38 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 38 inspections

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Violation Summary (81 violations from 38 inspections)

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Violation Summary (81 violations from 38 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general335Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle 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:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.13vs nat'l 1.80
+0.33 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 (38 inspections)

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Inspection History (38 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687420628US81/SH45OKLevel 2CTSI SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BNo
Mar 16, 202687313372SH 152 & SH 6SOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 5, 202687215141RoadsideOKLevel 3CTS SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 5, 202586506655US81/2 N K'FISHEROKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 10, 202585188234RoadsideOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Jul 1, 202585101726RoadsideOKLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.48A-BIBD, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Jun 27, 2025850906163 N CHEROKEEOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Jun 4, 202584863487RoadsideOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Mar 27, 202584256966RoadsideOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16AD, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 4, 202584039795CLEO SPRINGSOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 26, 2025839713325S PUTNAMOKLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER4393.130C-CHVE, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LILYes
Jan 28, 202583728801SH 33E & US 283OKLevel 2CTS SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 396.17C-PINo
Jan 22, 202583672631RoadsideOKLevel 2CONST SEMI-TRAILER2393.78A-WS, 393.81-HNo
Jan 16, 202583625078RoadsideOKLevel 3CTS SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 31, 202483510468RoadsideOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 22, 202483244729US60/US64OKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Oct 31, 202483050217RoadsideOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 30, 202482804879RoadsideOKLevel 3CTSI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 24, 202482746189BISON / US 81OKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 14, 202482669037RoadsideOKLevel 3LOAD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 12, 202482643748RoadsideOKLevel 3CONC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 12, 202482643758RoadsideOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 9, 202482609536SH54 6S GOTEBOOKLevel 2CTSI SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.78No
Aug 26, 202482484637WHEAT CAPTL/US 81OKLevel 3CTSI SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 31, 2024822656652S PUTNAMOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4396.17(c), 396.5(b), 393.9(a)No
Jul 26, 202482226746I-35 S/B AND MM 109.5OKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17(c), 392.2No
Jul 24, 202482203660I-35 S/B AND MM 109.5OKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 19, 202481913036US HWY 62 / US HWY 81OKLevel 3LOAD SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 17, 202481890444SH 54 @ E0890 RDOKLevel 3CTSI SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Mar 12, 202481084555RoadsideOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 392.9(a)Yes
Feb 12, 202480850184RoadsideOKLevel 3CTSI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 27, 202380477678ALVAOKLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No
Sep 25, 2023797598555S PUTNAMOKLevel 3CTSI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 25, 2023795181082S FAYOKLevel 2CTSI SEMI-TRAILER6393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes
Aug 11, 202379395177RoadsideOKLevel 3LOAD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 7, 202379341705RoadsideOKLevel 3LOAD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 8, 2023785953553E THOMASOKLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.17(c)Yes
May 2, 202378505333SH 7OKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.9(a), 396.17(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 13.8% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

5S PUTNAM2 · 1 OOS
I-35 S/B AND MM 109.52
3E THOMAS1 · 1 OOS
CLEO SPRINGS1
ALVA1
BISON / US 811
3 N CHEROKEE1 · 1 OOS
2S PUTNAM1

Violations by BASIC category

General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
17
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
16

Crash History (17 records)

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Crash History (17 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 5, 2026OKFATAL11FOSSOK-44...879387RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Oct 15, 2025OKINJURY01ANADARKOCENTRAL...854868RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Aug 12, 2025OKTOW00OKARCHECOUNTY ROAD (E 860 RD)...652801RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Jul 26, 2024OKINJURY01EDMONDI-35 N...879387RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Mar 16, 2023OKTOW00CHICKASHAINTERSTATE 44...879387RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Nov 15, 2022OKFATAL10ENID1000 WEST US HWY 412...652801RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
Nov 26, 2019OKTOW00————
Oct 31, 2018OKTOW00————
Dec 14, 2015OKTOW00————
Apr 14, 2014OKTOW00————
Nov 4, 2013OKINJURY02————
Sep 9, 2013OKTOW00————
Jan 30, 2012OKTOW00————
Nov 30, 2011OKTOW00————
Jul 11, 2011OKINJURY01————
Sep 19, 2008OKINJURY01————
Sep 9, 1995OKINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 5, 2026
Crash
Fatal crash in OK
1 fatality, 1 injury
Oct 15, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 26, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 16, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 15, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in OK
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 9, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 30, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 19, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 9, 1995
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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