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Carrier profile · USDOT 3263974 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richards Excavating Inc

Watertown, WI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2019
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (920) 285-2508
9
Power units
6
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
7 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 42.9% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% 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
42.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 6 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
1 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsOther
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3263974
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Richards Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 26, 2019
Last MCS-150
Apr 22, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (4)
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 Richards Excavating Inc's USDOT number?

Richards Excavating Inc's USDOT number is 3263974.

Is Richards Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Richards Excavating Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richards Excavating Inc's fleet?

9 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 22, 2026.

Where is Richards Excavating Inc located?

Richards Excavating Inc is located at N9166 Green Valley Rd, Watertown, WI, 53094-9676. Phone: (920) 285-2508.

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