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Carrier profile · USDOT 708201 · MC1510249 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Scott

DBA Scott Transfer & Storage · Estherville, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceLivestockMeatRefrigerated Food+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 363-1664
4
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
120K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
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
MC1510249
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property, Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 7, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceLivestockMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
120,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
708201
MC / docket
MC-1510249
Legal name
Richard Scott
DBA
Scott Transfer & Storage
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 3, 1997
Last MCS-150
Aug 25, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Scott's USDOT number?

Richard Scott's USDOT number is 708201 and its docket number is MC1510249.

Is Richard Scott authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard Scott's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Scott's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 25, 2025.

What insurance does Richard Scott carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Richard Scott located?

Richard Scott is located at 1819 Highway 4, Estherville, IA, 51334. Phone: (712) 363-1664.

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