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Carrier profile · USDOT 1304460 · MC507529 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John G Richards

DBA Red Wrecker Service · Butte, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 494-3606
7
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC507529
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 15, 2013Liability (BIPD) · Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1304460
MC / docket
MC-507529
Legal name
John G Richards
DBA
Red Wrecker Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 15, 2004
Last MCS-150
Oct 22, 2024
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 John G Richards's USDOT number?

John G Richards's USDOT number is 1304460 and its docket number is MC507529.

Is John G Richards authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John G 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 John G Richards's fleet?

7 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 22, 2024.

What insurance does John G Richards carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is John G Richards located?

John G Richards is located at 520 Holmes Ave, Butte, MT, 59701. Phone: (406) 494-3606.

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