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RICHARD A SURMEIER
DBA: Surmeier & Surmeier Inc
Mascoutah, IL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 501066 · MC 1289681
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1289681 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1289681
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Erie Insurance Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy Q08 2040085
Erie Insurance Exchange
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy Q61 0129165
Flagship City Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy Q800035743
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
501066
MC Number
MC-1289681
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 14, 1992
Authority Granted
August 27, 2021
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
339 S 6th St, Mascoutah, IL 62258-1726
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Surmeier
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | IL | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 1 | Passed |
| December 5, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 1 | Passed |
| April 11, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHCYD27SDVS5186 | 0 | Clean |
| April 10, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPWDBEXX8D752386 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
KY2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
2
Tractor
2
Tank
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDV1RLVJ1562 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 41 ft | 5JNSS4121JH000472 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDBEXX8D752386 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD27SDVS5186 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Armor Lite | Dump · 39 ft | 4A9T2DJ2XNB178009 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP4128W9W83819 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 27, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 20, 2021 | Cargo | On file |
| September 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Erie Insurance Exchange |
| August 25, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 24, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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