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Carrier profile · USDOT 1320949 · MC138276 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Stephens

DBA Richard Stephens Trucking · Cowden, IL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 783-2694
3
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
67K
Annual miles
21 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
MC138276
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke
Annual mileage
67,000 mi (2005)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1320949
MC / docket
MC-138276
Legal name
Richard Stephens
DBA
Richard Stephens Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 12, 2005
Last MCS-150
Sep 4, 2010
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 Stephens's USDOT number?

Richard Stephens's USDOT number is 1320949 and its docket number is MC138276.

Is Richard Stephens authorized to operate?

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

What is Richard Stephens's safety record?

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

How big is Richard Stephens's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 4, 2010.

Where is Richard Stephens located?

Richard Stephens is located at RR #1 Box 71, Cowden, IL, 62422. Phone: (217) 783-2694.

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