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SAM RICHARDSON TRUCKING INC
Middletown, DE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 942989 · MC 405317
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-405317 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 25, 2022; first granted April 26, 2001 (25 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC405317
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT32896A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
942989
MC Number
MC-405317
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 27, 2001
Authority First Granted
April 26, 2001
Authority Reinstated
May 25, 2022
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Middletown, DE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
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 23, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | 0398000433 | MIDDLETOWN DE | III | — | — | SAM RICHARDSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FRUEHAUF |
1FUPDXYB3TH621278 UNM363201 |
DE CL122669 ME 5089210 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 3, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 30, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 7, 2011 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Common |
| January 7, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 5, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 31, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 5, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 14, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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