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Carrier profile · USDOT 1469980 · MC665088 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Carter

DBA Rick Carter Trucking · Custer, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 580-6618
3
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
209K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.39 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
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
MC665088
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 22, 2013Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionBees
Annual mileage
209,083 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1469980
MC / docket
MC-665088
Legal name
Richard Carter
DBA
Rick Carter Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 3, 2006
Last MCS-150
Mar 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Carter's USDOT number?

Richard Carter's USDOT number is 1469980 and its docket number is MC665088.

Is Richard Carter authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard Carter's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Carter's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 21, 2025.

What insurance does Richard Carter carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Richard Carter located?

Richard Carter is located at 24730 Dehaven Dr, Custer, SD, 57730-8241. Phone: (605) 580-6618.

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