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RICH-CO TRANSPORTATION INC
Lake City, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% 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 & Authorized · DOT 392814 · MC 223477
No Safety Rating
Active 25 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-223477 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC223477
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 49-419116-00
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN401300
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
392814
MC Number
MC-223477
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 1990
Authority Reinstated
August 6, 2001
Annual Mileage
467,445 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Lake City, MI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI4
AL1
IN1
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X7XJ797852 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25372M888743 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4BJ289434 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR89LAH4733 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06285T518296 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06286W701830 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W0XL502016 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 1R1F94820YK500316 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XAG917701 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X5DJ347831 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | MCKEN00416 | MI, MI | I | 2 | 1 | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X7XJ797852 1GRAA06286W701830 |
MI RC23536 MI E045835 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | BRADD01714 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKWDB9X7XJ797852 1JJV532W0XL502016 |
MI RC23536 MI E813919 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | FALAS00598 | EB I-94 @ MM 75, MI | II | 1 | 1 | KING JUICE COMPANY, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4BJ289434 1UYVS253XAG917701 |
MI RC45622 MI F025392 |
| 393.47A-BSF | OOSBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 1320007447 | PRATTVILLE AL | II | 1 | 1 | RICH CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
1FUJGLDR89LAH4733 1R1F94820YK500316 |
MI RC20656 MI E703516 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 9877000035 | ROCHESTER IN | III | 2 | — | GRABER LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X5DJ347831 1GRAA06285T518296 |
MI RC25578 MI F183235 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| November 26, 2025 | CV44832449 | LONDON, KY | I | 6 | 2 | DOBLA USA SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4BJ289434 1UYVS25372M888743 |
MI RC45622 MI F326418 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B-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 | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | HUFFR00236 | COVERT TWP, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X7XJ797852 1UYVS25372M888743 |
MI RC23536 MI D764643 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 7, 2024 | 8039000409 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR89LAH4733 1UYVS25372M888743 |
MI RC20656 MI D995845 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KING JUICE COMPANY, INC. | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| GRABER LUMBER | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| DOBLA USA SALES | 1 | November 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 19, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| May 21, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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