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Carrier profile · USDOT 2170270 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richards Refrigeration Inc

Elizabeth City, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (252) 338-9046
7
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
7
Power units
7
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionFreezer Doors Frames
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2170270
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Richards Refrigeration Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 6, 2011
Last MCS-150
Aug 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Refrigeration Inc's USDOT number?

Richards Refrigeration Inc's USDOT number is 2170270.

Is Richards Refrigeration Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Richards Refrigeration Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richards Refrigeration Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 26, 2025.

Where is Richards Refrigeration Inc located?

Richards Refrigeration Inc is located at 203 Barnhill Road, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909. Phone: (252) 338-9046.

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