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RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC
Butler, AL
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 142196 · MC 140342
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-140342 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.0% OOS · 67 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 67 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC140342
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0186920001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
142196
MC Number
MC-140342
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
November 30, 2005
Annual Mileage
2,283,053 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
912 S Mulberry, Butler, AL 36904
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jim Sisson Tim Sisson
Officer 2
Kim Sisson
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
67
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance95
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
14.0% of 50 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
42nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 52 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 52 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 52 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 52 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | MS | 1 | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| April 29, 2025 | MS | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 5, 2024 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS49
AL12
Fleet & Equipment (64)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
34
Grain / Hopper
15
Flatbed
9
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1Z92A42275T199371 | 5 | 1 |
| 2028 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04225WPM25631 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04529PPA83570 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X4RD899959 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A4227FT199014 | 3 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1Z92C48231T029114 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0SN502333 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3JN589420 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3JN631598 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3SN691401 | 3 | — |
Show all 64 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5LN806288 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7SN670624 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG7KN212190 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY4SM015387 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE042215PL54216 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE0422XLPA28110 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A4223FT199186 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A42249T199184 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR6EN786456 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1JN469969 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN622782 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5LN869066 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6MN622785 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8SN787198 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN787199 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07YXGM059624 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1PLBD42245PL54216 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE042218PE56302 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04222TPK20750 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE042237PD55874 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04224WPK25629 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04226VPK22780 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04228RPM10982 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE042297PD55765 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04229WPM25633 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1PLE04821PPA83400 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | 1PLE04822PPG14258 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X96N879172 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A42227T199424 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A4223FT199012 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A4225FT199013 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92A4229FT199015 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Iti | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1Z92C4828AT199291 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1Z92C4828YT029099 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Iti | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1Z92C482XRT199076 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9JSKC8558 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR5LL042210 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR5LL623366 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR6JL727362 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPRXJL727364 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR5GN433290 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN786846 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN612001 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7SN225941 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN502332 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Tractor | 3HSDZAPROSN502333 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXJN469971 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Tractor | 3HSDZPR1RN030525 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR1SN402664 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR8NN627203 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4SN670614 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4V4WC9EG7KN12190 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Dorsey | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 7KYCV4522SED35987 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Dorsey | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 7KYCV4526SED35992 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (67)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | 1293005160 | DEMOPOLIS AL | II | 16 | — | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XP5DB0X96N879172 1PLE042215PL54216 |
AL 1195861 AL 15A0W4X |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 1972000571 | EPES AL | II | 6 | 1 | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDZAPR0SN502333 1Z92C48231T029114 |
AL 1210791 MS 74912T |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | N505000831 | LOWNDES COUNTY MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ITI |
3HSDZAPR1SN786846 1Z92A4229FT199015 |
AL 1221096 MS 74919T |
| July 22, 2026 | 1900000161 | EPES AL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK PEERLESS |
4V4NC9EH7SN670624 1PLE04225WPM25631 |
IN 3765883 AL 15A0712 |
| July 8, 2026 | 1900000111 | EPES AL | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PEERLESS D |
3HSDZAPRXJN469971 1PLE04822PPG14258 |
AL 1195856 AL 15A06TY |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | N505000774 | MS, MS | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PEERLESS |
3HSDZSZR1SN402664 1PLE04226VPK22780 |
AL 1227423 MS 69057T |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | N505000765 | LOWNDES COUNTY, MS | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRLR |
3HSPAAPR8NN627203 1Z92A42275T199371 |
AL 1224834 AL 5A0718 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 1438002808 | DEMOPOLIS AL | I | 4 | — | ASHLEY FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPCDP9X4RD899959 1PLE042297PD55765 |
AL 1201054 AL 15A0W5M |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 9766000154 | KEMPER COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | WEAYHISER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNK |
3HSDZAPR2LN622782 1PLBD42245PL54216 |
AL 1195865 AL 15A0715 |
| June 3, 2026 | 9766300236 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR5LN869066 |
AL 1205695 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WEYERHAEUSER | 15 | September 25, 2026 |
| WEYERHAUSER | 3 | April 16, 2026 |
| WEYHAUSER | 2 | September 23, 2024 |
| ASHLEY FARMS | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| WEAYHISER | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| PHIA035052 | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| WYERHAEUSER | 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| RICHARD SISSION | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| MILL | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| RST | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| WEYEHAUSER | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 13, 1987 | REVOKED | Common |
| June 30, 1987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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