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Carrier profile · USDOT 4259705 · MC1652489 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Smith

Lucerne Valley, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2024
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (760) 810-2002
1
Power units
1
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
2 yr
Registered
59
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
4
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1652489
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
1 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4259705
MC / docket
MC-1652489
Legal name
Richard Smith
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 25, 2024
Last MCS-150
Jul 9, 2024
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 Smith's USDOT number?

Richard Smith's USDOT number is 4259705 and its docket number is MC1652489.

Is Richard Smith authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Richard Smith's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Smith's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 9, 2024.

Where is Richard Smith located?

Richard Smith is located at 32895 Carnelian Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA, 92356. Phone: (760) 810-2002.

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