Carrier profile · USDOT 2193686 · MC761347 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard E Pennington

DBA PFT Transportation · Whitney, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+11 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
130K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 40.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
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
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
40.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
5
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
MC761347
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 11, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company · $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 FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
130,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2193686
MC / docket
MC-761347
Legal name
Richard E Pennington
DBA
PFT Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 19, 2011
Last MCS-150
Apr 9, 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 E Pennington's USDOT number?

Richard E Pennington's USDOT number is 2193686 and its docket number is MC761347.

Is Richard E Pennington authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard E Pennington's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 40.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard E Pennington's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 9, 2026.

What insurance does Richard E Pennington carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Accredited Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Richard E Pennington located?

Richard E Pennington is located at 157 Patriot Dr, Whitney, TX, 76692. Phone: (518) 744-9652.

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