RICKS BACKHOE SERVICE INC

DOT 388139 MC 496962 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 3.57% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
45 units

Drivers: 45

Trailers: 18 (18 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

88 W DONALDSON STREET, ZERBE, PA, 17981

Phone Number

(570) 695-3521

Mailing Address

88 W DONALDSON STREET, ZERBE, PA, 17981

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(570) 695-2666

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
21 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-08-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA-ZN4560 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA-ZD3568 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3H008968 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-06-05 BIPD/Primary S2078364 $750,000 SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPA… 2016-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-01 BIPD/Primary S2078364 $750,000 SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPA… 2016-06-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary BA6822364 $750,000 OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 2013-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4202661 BM $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2011-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4202661 $750,000 FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WA… 2010-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary CSP 4 439 400 $750,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2009-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 CARGO 40 MS VZ8055 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary WCP103000545202 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2008-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-08-09 BIPD/Primary WCP1030005452 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2005-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

3.57%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

28 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

19 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: May 28, 2026 Total crashes: 57

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 28, 2026

XL00110165

Level 3 PA KENWORTH 1XKWD49X...

May 26, 2026

L406614674

Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

May 13, 2026

DGE1613376

1 viol.
Level 3 PA KENWORTH 1XKWDP9X...

May 12, 2026

L415613238

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1XPEDP9X...

May 12, 2026

L415613238

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1XPEDP9X...

Apr 21, 2026

E937611172

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 2NPXL40X...

Apr 21, 2026

E937611172

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 2NPXL40X...

Mar 24, 2026

DGE1608324

3 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1XPEDP9X...

Mar 24, 2026

L415608313

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Feb 12, 2026

P508604343

Level 3 PA PTRB 1XPEDP9X...

Jan 21, 2026

M114602184

1 viol.
Level 3 PA 1XKWDP9X...

Dec 18, 2025

XL00081026

1 viol.
Level 3 PA 1XPXDP9X...

Sep 26, 2025

E907526977

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 PA PTRB 2NPXL40X...

Sep 24, 2025

M114526755

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PTRB 1XPWD49X...

Aug 12, 2025

L409522444

1 viol.
Level 3 PA KW 1XKWDP9X...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (57 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 21, 2026

PA • PA601804700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2025

PA • PA505948800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2024

PA • PA411004500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 14, 2024

PA • PA409099400X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Jul 17, 2024

PA • PA406733800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 29, 2024

PA • PA406148800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2024

PA • PA404463100X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 29, 2023

PA • PA306834900X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 10, 2023

PA • PA302272500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2023

PA • PA300821000X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2020

PA • PA100205700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2020

PA • PA100205600X

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2020

PA • PA007666200X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2019

PA • PA909922700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 10, 2019

PA • PA903163500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

29

Total Crashes

57

View all 57 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

11

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

45
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

45

32 owned

Trailers

18

18 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

45

CDL Drivers: 45
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 44
Driver Inspections

19

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 44

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Coal/Coke US Mail Dry Bulk Water Well

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE U. S. MAIL

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

45

Power Units

45

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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