RICHARDSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 58 days Jul 3, 1996 → Aug 30, 1996
- Prior insurance gap · 639 days Feb 27, 2002 → Nov 28, 2003
- Contract (Property) gap · 6985 days Inactive Sep 11, 1996 → reinstated Oct 27, 2015
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICHARDSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 567359) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): BRAD AUSTIN (Company officer); AARON AUSTIN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 58 days — Jul 3, 1996 → Aug 30, 1996 • Prior insurance gap · 639 days — Feb 27, 2002 → Nov 28, 2003 • Contract (Property) gap · 6985 days — Inactive Sep 11, 1996 → reinstated Oct 27, 2015 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/567359/ As of: Jul 18, 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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL · 34
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceSENTRY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC276323ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RICHARDSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in SAINT ELMO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 567359. 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 12 power units and 11 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
RICHARDSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 29 years on FMCSA's records, based in Saint Elmo, IL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common (contract authority is revoked).
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 27% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (4) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2FC (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 11, 1996 to Oct 27, 2015 (6985 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 3, 1996 to Aug 30, 1996 (58 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 27, 2002 to Nov 28, 2003 (639 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.75 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88022523 | Jun 2, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87916210 | May 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87837364 | May 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 84882339 | Jun 2, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84784560 | May 23, 2025 | MS | 3 | NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84467667 | Apr 21, 2025 | IL | 3 | I64 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2FC | No |
| 84425402 | Apr 13, 2025 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83957721 | Feb 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82537999 | Aug 29, 2024 | IL | 3 | I70 |
INTERNATIONAL OTHER
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0 | — | No |
| 82503376 | Aug 27, 2024 | MO | 1 | CHARLESTON MO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81603655 | May 10, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-70 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81363063 | Apr 9, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-57/70 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81303661 | Apr 9, 2024 | AR | 2 | MARION AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81048614 | Mar 6, 2024 | IL | 3 | 70 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 79364523 | Aug 8, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78841065 | Jun 8, 2023 | IL | 2 | 57 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78810071 | Jun 5, 2023 | IL | 1 | il-020---marion---i-57-s/b |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78531448 | May 3, 2023 | MO | 2 | I-44 AND MT VERNON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78506579 | May 2, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-i-57/70 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78415395 | Apr 20, 2023 | MO | 1 | C2 WEST |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 78456833 | Apr 19, 2023 | IL | 2 | I-70 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 78338120 | Apr 12, 2023 | AR | 1 | JACKSON COUNTY | — | 12 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| KY0073300037 | Feb 27, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA4071434954 | May 4, 2018 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001147546 | May 2, 2018 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000000588 | Mar 15, 2002 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL003084061A | Jul 30, 1997 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 | MC276323-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 12, 2003 | MC276323-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | A0235803002 | 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA05870134 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA05870134 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 16, 2022 | Mar 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA05870134 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 16, 2022 | Jan 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CIM0122871 | 34 | — | Nov 28, 2003 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CBA0122871 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 28, 2003 | Dec 16, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 639 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 27, 2002 to Nov 28, 2003 | ||||||
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CBA0122871 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1997 | Feb 27, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL | CBA 0122871 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 30, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 58 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 3, 1996 to Aug 30, 1996 | ||||||
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0000177 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 27, 1994 | Jul 3, 1996 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 16, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
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Oct 27, 2015
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Dec 12, 2003
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Feb 27, 2002insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
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Feb 27, 2002insurance gapCoverage gap: 639 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 28, 2003)
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Jan 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
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Sep 11, 1996
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Sep 11, 1996authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 6985 days (through Oct 27, 2015)
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Jul 3, 1996insuranceCANCEL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 1996insurance gapCoverage gap: 58 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 30, 1996)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC276323
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL
34 policy on file
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TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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22 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify RICHARDSON BROTHERS TRUCKING INC
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