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RICHARD GESSEL TRUCKING INC
Vincent, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 463081 · MC 827864
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-827864 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC827864
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z74554
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
463081
MC Number
MC-827864
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 12, 1991
Authority Granted
June 19, 2013
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
11189 State Route 339, Vincent, OH 45784
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Gessel
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | OH | — | — | 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
OH6
WV2
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCHASR04N017117 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER7VC034931 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1PELT402XXP990421 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 34 ft | 1T9DA34C1S1066679 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X4KJ525078 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9900i | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 2HSCHSBR85C030013 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4222Y7T08107 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4025GP160911 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4029GP160765 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 42 ft | 5JYLT4223GP161780 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 42 ft | 5JYLT4228GP161015 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 3229002036 | CALDWELL OH | II | 6 | — | B&M COAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILSTAR |
2HSCHSBR85C030013 1T9DA34C1S1066679 |
OH PWS9229 OH TSB2549 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 1703000604 | MACKSBURG OH | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
2HSFHAER7VC034931 1PELT402XXP990421 |
OH PWC3645 OH TQR5454 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 3284001475 | COOLVILLE OH | II | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
3HSCHASR04N017117 5JYLT4029GP160765 |
OH PWC8855 OH TSB3907 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | PSC0910758 | BUCKHANNON WV | II | 4 | — | WEYERHAEUSER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAER7VC034931 5JYLT4228GP161015 |
OH PWC3645 OH TSB3687 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | PSC1531068 | SUTTON WV | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
3HSCHASR04N017117 5JYLT4025GP160911 |
OH PWC8855 OH TSB3686 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 3213000064 | CAMBRIDGE OH | I | 6 | 2 | HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSCHASR04N017117 5HTSN4222Y7T08107 |
OH PWC8855 OH TTV1861 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 3284000442 | GALLIPOLIS OH | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PITTS TRAILERS |
1XKDDB9X4KJ525078 5JYLT4223GP161780 |
OH PWC3613 OH TSB4177 |
| June 6, 2024 | 0370000687 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL TRAO |
2HSCNASR43C063333 1TTF45209M1036167 |
OH PVY5800 OH TQL5855 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | 1621002789 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAER7VC034931 5JYLT4228GP161015 |
OH PWC3645 OH TSB3687 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 8, 2024 | PSC1470066 | SUTTON WV | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSCHSBR85C030013 5JYLT4228GP161015 |
OH PWD9229 OH TSB3687 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&M COAL | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 18, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 18, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 19, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 19, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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