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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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RICHARDS TRANSPORT LTD
USDOT 36260 · MC139419 · EIN 98-0031825 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1155 MACKAY STREET, REGINA, SK, S4N4X9
(306) 522-2211 · DARCY RICHARDS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 123
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
National Interstate Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy T10000746714 · eff 12/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance67 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Other23 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | — | 4 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MT11
SD6
ND6
MS2
NE1
TX1
NV1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.78 | 0.66 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.41 | 4.69 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Hours exceeded 60% · False log / RODS 40%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Buffalo County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buffalo County, NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 100%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 12 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other8 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLEWG3 ×3, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.308).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×3, 392.2-SLLED ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer22 truck5 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DARCY RICHARDS
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
08/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
12/15/2025 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy T10000746714
12/15/2025 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy T10000746714
12/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T30920557-6
06/22/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/22/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/22/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
04/03/2015 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/09/2021)
03/31/2015 — Insurance filed — CNA Insurance Companies
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 2854888
03/31/2015 — Insurance ended — CNA Insurance Companies
policy 2854888
02/05/2014 — Insurance filed — The Guarantee Company of North America USA
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy EM1158189
02/05/2014 — Insurance ended — The Guarantee Company of North America USA
policy EM1158189
05/18/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T30920557-6
05/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T12035507-9
04/22/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy R30230432-7
04/08/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2011)
04/08/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2011)
03/04/2011 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T12035507-9
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/36260.