Carrier profile · USDOT 2792049 · MC062709 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Earnest Rice

DBA Rice & Rice Transport · Eudora, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+8 more
1
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
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
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC062709
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.C. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2792049
MC / docket
MC-62709
Legal name
Earnest Rice
DBA
Rice & Rice Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 19, 2015
Last MCS-150
Jul 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Earnest Rice's USDOT number?

Earnest Rice's USDOT number is 2792049 and its docket number is MC062709.

Is Earnest Rice authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Earnest Rice's safety record?

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

How big is Earnest Rice's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 9, 2025.

What insurance does Earnest Rice carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.C..

Where is Earnest Rice located?

Earnest Rice is located at 201 N Main Street, Eudora, AR, 71640. Phone: (870) 997-1664.

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