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Carrier profile · USDOT 2965273 · MC007092 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael L Ricks

DBA Rite Way Trucking · Aulander, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeat+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (252) 642-5266
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
9,041
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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 0 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
0
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC007092
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
9,041 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2965273
MC / docket
MC-7092
Legal name
Michael L Ricks
DBA
Rite Way Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 24, 2017
Last MCS-150
Mar 28, 2025
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 Michael L Ricks's USDOT number?

Michael L Ricks's USDOT number is 2965273 and its docket number is MC007092.

Is Michael L Ricks authorized to operate?

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

What is Michael L Ricks's safety record?

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

How big is Michael L Ricks's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 28, 2025.

Where is Michael L Ricks located?

Michael L Ricks is located at 1425 NC Highway 11 S, Aulander, NC, 27805. Phone: (252) 642-5266.

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