RICHARDS INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 4
Trailers: 13 (13 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
510 40TH ST NW, FARGO, ND, 58102
Phone Number
(701) 492-9504
Mailing Address
510 40TH ST NW, FARGO, ND, 58102
Cell Phone
(701) 238-2495
Email Address
Fax Number
(701) 492-7548
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-04 | BIPD | EBA 036 37 28 | N/A | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2002-12-04 | BIPD | TRK 0000 943 | $1,000,000 | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE CO… | - | CANC/CANCL | ACTIVE |
| 2015-12-04 | CARGO | EPP 036 37 28 | $1,000,000 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 2019-12-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-12-15 | BIPD/Primary | GWP11139A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2015-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-08-18 | BIPD/Primary | GWP11139A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2006-12-15 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-12-04 | BIPD/Primary | GWP11139A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2006-08-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-12-04 | CARGO | IRPI-DK-01-026 | $1,000,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2002-12-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-12-04 | BIPD/Primary | TP 6110422 | $1,000,000 | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2001-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-12-04 | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0000 943 | $1,000,000 | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE CO… | 2001-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-12-04 | CARGO | CLP2211237 | $1,000,000 | LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | 2001-12-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-12-04 | BIPD/Primary | TP 1224148 | $1,000,000 | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2001-12-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-11-06 | CARGO | CWP 3 946 548 | $1,000,000 | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | 2000-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-04-13 | CARGO | CLP2036270 | $1,000,000 | LANDMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | 2000-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-02-01 | BIPD/Primary | TP 1219614 | $1,000,000 | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2000-02-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-08-17 | BIPD/Primary | TN223412 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2000-02-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-12-04 | BIPD/Primary | TN223412 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1999-05-07 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 1997-03-07 | BIPD/Primary | TN223412 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1997-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1995-01-19 | BIPD/Primary | TN204544 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1997-03-07 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1993-11-23 | BIPD/Primary | TC 200410 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 1995-01-19 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No inspection records available |
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No inspection records available
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | ND0001046044 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2017 | MN0170980072 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2015 | ND0000332282 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2015 | MN0152040079 | MN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2015 | MN0151050171 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2004 | ND0000085386 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2003 | ND0000070382 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 15, 2002 | ND000044710A | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 27, 2001 | MN0160696700 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2001 | IA001015639A | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Mar 16, 2000 | ND000201457A | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 1997 | MN9790686700 | MN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Dec 21, 2017
ND • ND0001046044
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 8, 2017
MN • MN0170980072
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 27, 2015
ND • ND0000332282
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 14, 2015
MN • MN0152040079
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Apr 14, 2015
MN • MN0151050171
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 10, 2004
ND • ND0000085386
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 26, 2003
ND • ND0000070382
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 15, 2002
ND • ND000044710A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 27, 2001
MN • MN0160696700
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 12, 2001
IA • IA001015639A
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Mar 16, 2000
ND • ND000201457A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 13, 1997
MN • MN9790686700
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
3
Total Crashes
12
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
5 owned
Trailers
13
13 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
4
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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