Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 308293 · MC-553679 ·
D W Richards Sons Inc
9 power unitsavg 3.8 yrRegional · 3 statesMOOSIC BORO AVOCA, PA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-553679 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.8Avg age (yr)
2018–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 39 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1988.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 69 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.8 yr
Model years 2018–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
D W RICHARDS SONS INC (USDOT 308293) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP effective Oct 3, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 46 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 31, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is D W RICHARDS SONS INC's USDOT number?
D W RICHARDS SONS INC's USDOT number is 308293, and its motor carrier number is MC-553679.
Is D W RICHARDS SONS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. D W RICHARDS SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is D W RICHARDS SONS INC's safety record?
D W RICHARDS SONS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 69 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is D W RICHARDS SONS INC's fleet?
D W RICHARDS SONS INC operates 9 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is D W RICHARDS SONS INC based?
D W RICHARDS SONS INC is based in MOOSIC BORO AVOCA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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