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Carrier profile · USDOT 1667230 · MC746807 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Brian Cope

DBA Cope Trucking · Melber, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkStorage Buildings
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (270) 970-1662
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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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

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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC746807
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkStorage Buildings
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2019)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1667230
MC / docket
MC-746807
Legal name
Richard Brian Cope
DBA
Cope Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jul 17, 2007
Last MCS-150
Sep 29, 2020
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Richard Brian Cope's USDOT number?

Richard Brian Cope's USDOT number is 1667230 and its docket number is MC746807.

Is Richard Brian Cope authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Richard Brian Cope's safety record?

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

How big is Richard Brian Cope's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 29, 2020.

Where is Richard Brian Cope located?

Richard Brian Cope is located at 8500 Clinton Road, Melber, KY, 42069. Phone: (270) 970-1662.

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