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RICHARDS RELIABLE TRANSPORT LLC
Eufaula, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3771012 · MC 1346125
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1346125 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
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 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1346125
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3771012
MC Number
MC-1346125
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 24, 2021
Authority Granted
December 22, 2025
Annual Mileage
15,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
209 East Fair Street, Eufaula, AL 36027
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fedrick Richards
Officer 2
Tiana Foster
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
80.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2023
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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
AZ1
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
2
Hotshot
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 57BGHB40XM1524587 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL2HG629572 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL0NG293070 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Rawmaxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3EVGF4020P1103631 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | V252006376 | 17901 US287 SB, TX | II | 5 | 2 | CUMMINGS RESOURCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHR |
3C63RRJL0NG293070 57BGHB40XM1524587 |
AL 1216564 AL 6C005XM |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | V251997134 | IH10 WB, TX | II | 3 | 1 | CUMMINGS RESOURCES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHR |
3C63RRJL0NG293070 57BGHB40XM1524587 |
AL 6A00H3W AL 6C005XM |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | 7751000500 | DRAGOON AZ | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAILER WO |
3C63RRGL2HG629572 57BGHB40XM1524587 |
AL 6C007UX AL 26A0YUU |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | V251975705 | IH10 WB SEALY SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 1 | CUMMINGS RESOURCE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHR |
3C63RRGL2HG629572 57BGHB40XM1524587 |
AL 6C007UX AL 26A0YUU |
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.76 | Sleeper berth requirement violations | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 13, 2025 | UDDI002101 | I-5 N/B WILLOWS REST AREA, CA | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM RAWMAXX |
3C63RRGL2HG629572 3EVGF4020P1103631 |
AL 1185717 AL 260XT0 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 18, 2023 | H294005439 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE, SC | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRWW65H67V510870 |
AL 6A01CHY |
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | DI00000509 | H-STURBRIDGE, MA | II | 8 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRWW65H67V510870 |
AL 6A01CHY |
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 27, 2023 | 0083003756 | TROUP CO I/S NB, GA | III | — | — | RICHARDS RELIABLE TRANSPORT LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRWW65H67V510870 |
AL 1219152 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINGS RESOURCES | 2 | September 1, 2025 |
| CUMMINGS RESOURCE | 1 | August 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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