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Carrier profile · USDOT 441108 · MC712323 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richards Farm LTD

Emerson, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1991
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 824-7565
3
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
73K
Annual miles
35 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
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 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
MC712323
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. Apr 30, 2010Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
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 FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
72,956 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
441108
MC / docket
MC-712323
Legal name
Richards Farm LTD
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 28, 1991
Last MCS-150
Apr 13, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Farm LTD's USDOT number?

Richards Farm LTD's USDOT number is 441108 and its docket number is MC712323.

Is Richards Farm LTD authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richards Farm LTD's safety record?

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

How big is Richards Farm LTD's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 13, 2026.

What insurance does Richards Farm LTD carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is Richards Farm LTD located?

Richards Farm LTD is located at 700 Morton Avenue, Emerson, IA, 51533. Phone: (712) 824-7565.

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