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Carrier profile · USDOT 686805 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Sowder

DBA Rick Sowder Excavating · Crab Orchard, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1997
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (859) 326-0695
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
686805
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Rick Sowder
DBA
Rick Sowder Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 24, 1997
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Rick Sowder's USDOT number?

Rick Sowder's USDOT number is 686805.

Is Rick Sowder authorized to operate?

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

What is Rick Sowder's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Rick Sowder's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2026.

Where is Rick Sowder located?

Rick Sowder is located at 355 Beyer Genton Ln, Crab Orchard, KY, 40419. Phone: (859) 326-0695.

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