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RICHARD LEE CAPPS
DBA: Capps Auto Towing
Hendersonville, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 972837 · MC 644262
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-644262 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC644262
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6E02772
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
972837
MC Number
MC-644262
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 15, 2001
Authority Reinstated
May 16, 2019
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KKHBWFGXSLVP7574 | 1 | Passed |
| November 15, 2024 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHLJ0X3MM437995 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 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
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | NC | — | — | 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
NC1
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
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ0X3MM437995 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBWFGXSLVP7574 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 22, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 29, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 20, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 18, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 25, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 16, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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