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Carrier profile · USDOT 4518691 · MC1798742 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chad Richards

DBA Cheapo Limo · Grafton, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 535-8270
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
7,000
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
70
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1798742
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1.5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyPrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
7,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4518691
MC / docket
MC-1798742
Legal name
Chad Richards
DBA
Cheapo Limo
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 14, 2026
Last MCS-150
Mar 19, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Chad Richards's USDOT number?

Chad Richards's USDOT number is 4518691 and its docket number is MC1798742.

Is Chad Richards authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Chad Richards's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Chad Richards's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 19, 2026.

Where is Chad Richards located?

Chad Richards is located at 21114 Hickory St, Grafton, IL, 62037. Phone: (618) 535-8270.

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