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Carrier profile · USDOT 912460 · MC395701 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Ames

DBA Ames Cattle Co LLC · Wapato, WA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeat+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (509) 728-0814
7
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
26 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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 20.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC395701
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
912460
MC / docket
MC-395701
Legal name
Rick Ames
DBA
Ames Cattle Co LLC
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Oct 23, 2000
Last MCS-150
Oct 29, 2024
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 Rick Ames's USDOT number?

Rick Ames's USDOT number is 912460 and its docket number is MC395701.

Is Rick Ames authorized to operate?

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

What is Rick Ames's safety record?

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

How big is Rick Ames's fleet?

7 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 29, 2024.

Where is Rick Ames located?

Rick Ames is located at 420 Mid Valley Lane, Wapato, WA, 98951. Phone: (509) 728-0814.

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