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JAMES RICHARDSON TRUCKING INC
Boscobel, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 430485 · MC 309944
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-309944 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC309944
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT12355A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
430485
MC Number
MC-309944
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 6, 1990
Authority Granted
November 12, 1996
Annual Mileage
2,140,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
23801 Byers Rd, Boscobel, WI 53805
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Laura Richardson
Officer 2
James M Richardson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | IA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 6, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| March 6, 2025 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| December 23, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA12
IL6
MN5
MO1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Tank
10
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPRXMN606199 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB233MN267198 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR0PN263326 | 3 | 1 |
| Walker | Semi-trailer | 1W9S82025H1028027 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN783560 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR6NN494552 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR6PN422823 | 2 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA43234N036788 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 42 ft | 1W9S42218VN001893 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43213XN001566 | 1 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43215VN001887 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43215XN001522 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43217VN001888 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43217XN001523 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S4321XVN001593 | 1 | — |
| Wale | Semi-trailer | 1W9S82022E1026716 | 1 | — |
| 2010 International LF517 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 2HSCXAPR3AC154853 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3EN515394 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6GN133668 | 1 | — |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR5CN609532 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1JN046616 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3SN305365 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3SN782300 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXJN046615 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR8MN606198 | 1 | 1 |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | 4BUEED1BXRB944304 | 1 | 1 |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4322EN045452 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB231PN408032 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB235SN509938 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 5013530027 | I74, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALE |
3HSLGAPRXMN606199 1W9S82022E1026716 |
WI 71198Z WI 776664 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 446S000175 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | RANTOUL FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH TANKS |
3HSDZAPR1SN783560 5WSABB235SN509938 |
WI 78828Z WI 856899 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 2486003320 | LANCASTER WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STA |
2HSCXAPR3AC154853 5WSAA4322EN045452 |
WI 71205Z WI 798680 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | 446S000029 | BETTENDORF IA | III | 1 | — | RANTOUL FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STA |
3HSPAAPR6PN422823 5WSAA43234N036788 |
WI 71200Z WI 823046 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 5005250373 | I74, IL | II | — | — | JBS LOUISVILLE | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALE |
3HSDZAPR3SN305365 5WSAA43234N036788 |
WI 75780Z WI 823046 |
| May 7, 2026 | 000P12J0C2 | HWY 20 WB, IA | III | 1 | — | JAMES RICHARDSON TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER |
3HSDZAPR1SN783560 1W9S82025H1028027 |
WI 78828Z WI 823047 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 5005350611 | US ROUTE 136, IL | II | — | — | SONAC USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3HSDJSJR5CN609532 1W9S43217VN001888 |
WI 71185Z WI 744850 |
| March 4, 2026 | W164001456 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 2 | 2 | CARRER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3HSLGAPR0PN263326 1W9S42218VN001893 |
WI 71201Z WI 823048 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 000P13LHQF | HWY 20 EB 280MM, IA | III | 1 | — | PREMIUM MN PORK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3HSLGAPRXMN606199 1W9S43215VN001887 |
WI 71198Z WI 744851 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 5008750009 | US 34 @ 140TH, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3HSLGAPRXMN606199 1W9S43215XN001522 |
WI 71198Z WI 745659 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PREMIUM IOWA PORK LLC | 3 | August 7, 2024 |
| RANTOUL FOODS LLC | 2 | August 27, 2026 |
| PREMIUM MN PORK LLC | 2 | February 16, 2026 |
| TRIUMPH FOODS | 2 | January 25, 2025 |
| JBS LOUISVILLE | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| SONAC USA | 1 | April 10, 2026 |
| CARRER | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| HORMEL | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| SONAC | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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