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Carrier profile · USDOT 1198869 · Updated Jun 19, 2026
James V Richmond
DBA VIC RICHMOND FARMS
37 power unitsavg 17.8 yrRegional · 3 statesPOPLAR GROVE, AR62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
37Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 19, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average36.4% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo36.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.8 yr
Model years 1998–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES V RICHMOND (USDOT 1198869) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 19, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 19, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 19, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 19, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 19, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 19, 2026.
It reports 37 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 31, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 12, 2026 in the federal record refreshed Jun 19, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES V RICHMOND's USDOT number?
JAMES V RICHMOND's USDOT number is 1198869.
Is JAMES V RICHMOND authorized to operate?
As of Jun 19, 2026, JAMES V RICHMOND is active in the FMCSA register.
What is JAMES V RICHMOND's safety record?
JAMES V RICHMOND has a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is JAMES V RICHMOND's fleet?
JAMES V RICHMOND operates 37 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES V RICHMOND based?
JAMES V RICHMOND is based in POPLAR GROVE, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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