MARK RICHARDS
USDOT 918223 • DBA: RICHARDS FARM TRUCKING AKA RICHARDS FARMS • 5090 WEST 15200 NORTH, GARLAND, UT, 84312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-519907 | REVOKED | Sep 5, 2006 | Mar 28, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1657869 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 28, 2022 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2502594 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2018 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2502594 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2016 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2502594 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 24, 2007 | Mar 14, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500107 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2005 | Aug 28, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1657869 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2502594 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2502594 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2502594 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500107 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-519907 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-519907 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-519907 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC519907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC519907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 22, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2022 |
| MC519907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 18, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2022 |
| MC519907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 5, 2007 | REVOKED | Mar 14, 2016 |
| MC519907 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2005 | REVOKED | Sep 5, 2006 |
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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | 85321255 | I-70 W/B | IL | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2RG | No |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84222266 | Roadside | US | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 84222313 | Roadside | US | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 81844267 | WAVERLY EAST BOUND | NE | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 81107777 | HWY 30 | UT | Level 1 | DIAC SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.43 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79948355 | MT. PASS JPOE CVEF | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.45, 395.26(b), 393.60(c) | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 79240001 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2, 395.20(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 .50 MILES E OF MP 210 | ...835053 | RICHARDS FARM TRUCKING AKA RICHARDS FARMS |
| May 29, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2013 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records