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RICHARD L GRUBBS
DBA: R & L Trucking
Beech Island, SC
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 958357 · MC 414973
Active
Conditional
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-414973 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on January 28, 2019 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC414973
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
958357
MC Number
MC-414973
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 31, 2001
Authority Reinstated
March 16, 2021
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1304 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Beech Island, SC 29842
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Laurie H Grubbs
Officer 2
Richard L Grubbs
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2023
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.
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
SC1
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 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK86LW17969 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 36 ft | 1G9DD3627HB336542 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 | 0320002955 | NORTH AUGUSTA SC | III | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1FUJA6CK86LW17969 1G9DD3627HB336542 |
SC P781876 SC 52240PT |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| December 23, 2023 | 0253000002 | AUGUSTA GA | III | 4 | — | R & L TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1FUYDSEBXXDB45333 1G9DD3627HB336542 |
SC P780740 SC 52240PT |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.19TG | Filing an MCS-150 with false or misleading information. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 13, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 30, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 10, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 10, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 3, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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