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STEPHEN RICE
DBA: R & S Transport
Blythe, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 621682 · MC 513173
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-513173 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC513173
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT43266A
WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy I21044489
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
621682
MC Number
MC-513173
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
February 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 22, 1995
Authority Reinstated
June 8, 2012
Annual Mileage
39,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Blythe, GA
Email
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
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 Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 0 | Clean |
| April 6, 2026 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 20, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 0 | Clean |
| October 6, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
LA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A207R018448 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUPDSZB4WA945297 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 6, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 23, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| January 14, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
| May 4, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 3, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 14, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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