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RICHARD FOSS
DBA: Foss Transportation
E Machias, ME
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 684896 · MC 318550
No Safety Rating
Active 26 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-318550 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 26 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 17, 1999; first granted May 8, 1997 (29 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC318550
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 3905920
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
684896
MC Number
MC-318550
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 10, 1997
Authority First Granted
May 8, 1997
Authority Reinstated
November 17, 1999
Annual Mileage
92,006 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
392 Chases Mill Rd, E Machias, ME 04630
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard W Foss
Officer 2
Thomas E Foss
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME2
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 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y5DM013410 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535HM798001 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | 8984000723 | ME, ME | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN07Y5DM013410 1UYVS2535HM798001 |
ME 925295 ME C216150 |
| December 1, 2025 | 4456003565 | SIDNEY - SCALES, ME | III | — | — | JASPER & WYMAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN07Y5DM013410 1UYVS2535HM798001 |
ME 925295 ME C216150 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JASPER & WYMAN | 1 | December 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 22, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 20, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 1999 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 17, 1999 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 27, 1999 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 8, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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