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LOREN RICHARDS INC
Fargo, ND
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 740155 · MC 76986
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-76986 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC076986
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 048 00 58
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
740155
MC Number
MC-76986
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 7, 1998
Authority Granted
March 21, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,878,144 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
Po Box 8084, Fargo, ND 58109
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Loren Richards
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
11.1% of 18 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 1, 2025 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 12, 2024 | ND | — | — | 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
MN18
ND7
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 53 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Semi-trailer
7
Dump
4
Grain / Hopper
3
Truck
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA13Y2PW026384 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X6HD449044 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40024SB184312 | 2 | — |
| East So Tr | Semi-trailer | 1E1D283876RK38167 | 1 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N3846RD39610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N38X5RE37183 | 1 | — |
| Bell Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1E9BF42C0BS448282 | 1 | — |
| R Way | Semi-trailer | 1E9BF42GXAS448230 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV44LM93750 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C34M016685 | 1 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C1XM047404 | 1 | — |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1D03433TJ096484 | 1 | — |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1D03433WJ098532 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40023MB167276 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH5003XTB189540 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB8XX7R178031 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X17J164142 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X3XD509384 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X5TD390408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X12D585896 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5VD421698 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X66D635410 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X73D800005 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X93D582533 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFD69X1SN376860 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFD69XXTN406780 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDR9X11D558497 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU9X6WN471736 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DEJH1XN762326 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 45 ft | 5JNSS4533PH000291 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 47 ft | 5JNSS4738RH002067 | 1 | — |
| Schwartz M | Semi-trailer | LBT1620 | 1 | — |
| Trail Mast | Semi-trailer | N40821 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 0585001396 | FELTON MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS-MET |
1XP5DU9X93D582533 1R1D03433WJ098532 |
ND 37582P ND T905685 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | TR80002276 | GARDNER ND | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AA13Y2PW026384 |
ND 3745P |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 0568000986 | GLYNDON MN | III | 2 | — | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP0X6HD449044 |
ND 46086P |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 0155000736 | KARLSTAD MN | I | 7 | — | TAFT ELEVATOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X5VD421698 1TDH5003XTB189540 |
ND 24497P MN STE5920 |
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | TR52002429 | BUXTON ND | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT JET COMPANY INC. |
1XP5DB9X12D585896 5JNSS4533PH000291 |
ND 49791P ND T942006 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 0582000745 | MOORHEAD MN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C34M016685 |
ND 3758P |
| March 6, 2026 | 1640001021 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 3 | — | RAHR MALTING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X73D800005 1TDH40024SB184312 |
ND 45519P MN STB9592 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | HP72000089 | BUXTON ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST SO TR |
1XKDDB9X17J164142 1E1D283876RK38167 |
ND 3760P ND T913857 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 0568000809 | SABIN MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPFD69XXTN406780 1E1D2N38X5RE37183 |
MN 24341P MN T913855 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | 1640000856 | HAWLEY MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C1XM047404 |
ND 3752P |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RAHR MALTING | 2 | March 6, 2026 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| TAFT ELEVATOR | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| CRYSTAL SUGAR | 1 | August 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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