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RICK'S EXCAVATION INC
Palmer, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1787686
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1787686
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 22, 2022
FMCSA Registration
July 1, 2008
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
1012 Neck Rd, Palmer, TX 75152
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patrick Schiffer
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance119
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
55.6% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
18 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX19
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mack CHN | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AJ06YX7N010515 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 Mack CHN | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AJ06Y27N008614 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AX07Y4EM020775 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Mack GU (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AX09Y1DM017378 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Interstate Trailers, Inc. | Flatbed · 29 ft | 1JKTDL502LM017636 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y91W144274 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AN07C0HM026183 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Trailboss Trailboss Trailer | Flatbed · 27 ft | 1T9TP2733T1118878 | 1 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | 7HF99DTOC4 | IH-0635 IN DALLAS CO. (0-35), TX | II | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06YX7N010515 |
TX XVC5490 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | V262337406 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE, TX | II | 3 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06Y27N008614 |
TX 1L27898 |
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 7DWE9DUL21 | E PROSPER TRL, TX | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06Y27N008614 |
TX 1L27898 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 7DSD9DDSGJ | IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34), TX | I | 9 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AX09Y1DM017378 |
TX PSW9680 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 7DA99DST19 | E STACY RD, TX | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06Y27N008614 |
TX 1L27898 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | V262061620 | SH 342 NB MM 282, TX | II | 6 | 2 | JOBSITE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
MACK INTERSTATE TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1AJ06Y27N008614 1JKTDL502LM017636 |
TX 1L27898 TX 308433N |
| 393.104A | OOSInadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | 7A9F9DDSEL | IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34), TX | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07Y4EM020775 |
TX PXM4132 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | 79FA9DMPTU | 3900 MILLER RD, TX | I | 10 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07Y4EM020775 |
TX PXM4132 |
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | 799A9DKKCT | US-0067 IN DALLAS CO. (408-422, TX | I | 12 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06YX7N010515 |
TX 1L27897 |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1DSCB | OOSCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 5, 2025 | 78JA9DKKCP | US-0067 IN DALLAS CO. (408-422, TX | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07Y4EM020775 |
TX PXM4132 |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNLOADED | 1 | August 18, 2025 |
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