Carrier profile · USDOT 2782201 · MC926609 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Barnes

DBA Richard Barnes Trucking · Howe, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, Hay+4 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC926609
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jul 12, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Geico County Mutual Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
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 FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2782201
MC / docket
MC-926609
Legal name
Richard Barnes
DBA
Richard Barnes Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 16, 2015
Last MCS-150
Jan 22, 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 Richard Barnes's USDOT number?

Richard Barnes's USDOT number is 2782201 and its docket number is MC926609.

Is Richard Barnes authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard Barnes's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Barnes's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 22, 2026.

What insurance does Richard Barnes carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico County Mutual Insurance Co..

Where is Richard Barnes located?

Richard Barnes is located at 2640 Ford Rd, Howe, TX, 75459. Phone: (903) 436-3424.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.