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RICHARD CLAUSER
DBA: Richard Clauser Trucking
Defuniak Springs, FL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 780372 · MC 356680
Conditional
Active 8 months · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-356680 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Express Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 months since reinstatement on January 26, 2026; first granted April 8, 1999 (27 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC356680
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA868656642
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
780372
MC Number
MC-356680
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 1998
Authority First Granted
April 8, 1999
Authority Reinstated
January 26, 2026
Annual Mileage
108 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Defuniak Springs, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A9D3769964 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X43D805212 | 1 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | XE80430395 | YUMA AZ | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XP5DB9X43D805212 1TTF532A9D3769964 |
FL DF82NU AL 48A19Y2 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 26, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 10, 2021 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 3, 2000 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 9, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 30, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 13, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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