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Carrier profile · USDOT 504259 · MC576314 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richards Excavating Inc

Zion, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstructionGravel
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (847) 872-5583
2
Power units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
46
Annual miles
33 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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 10869.57 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
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
MC576314
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Sep 30, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Flagship City Insurance · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Erie Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstructionGravel
Annual mileage
46 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
504259
MC / docket
MC-576314
Legal name
Richards Excavating Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 12, 1992
Last MCS-150
Apr 27, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 504259 and its docket number is MC576314.

Is Richards Excavating Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richards Excavating Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richards Excavating Inc's fleet?

2 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 27, 2026.

What insurance does Richards Excavating Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Flagship City Insurance, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Richards Excavating Inc located?

Richards Excavating Inc is located at 42645 N Delany Rd, Zion, IL, 60099. Phone: (847) 872-5583.

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