RICHARD DRAKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY L P
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202636 inspections · 22 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.9HVehicle Maintenance
Inoperable head lamps
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.9TSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperative turn signal
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
3
3×
- 7393.75G-LOADVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Weight carried exceeds tire load limit
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
- 9393.53B
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- TX16
- OK14
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in TX
Medium impact8 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (67%) came from inspections in TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 7% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× · 42%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 44%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 50%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 50%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 24% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 30%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× · 22%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 20%
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× · 5%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA53 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 23 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi33 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi9 drivers
- Company officer
- PAUL DRAKE
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 941843872
- Registered since
- 1993-10-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 61 trucks · 40 owned tractors · 64 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 2 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
23 events- 04/13/2026MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2025)
- 04/23/2014Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4020853201
- 03/30/2014Insurance filed — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 85319456
- 03/30/2014Insurance replaced — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4020853201
- 03/27/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2014)
- 03/30/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 4020853201
- 03/30/2010Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3E6 05 16
- 05/04/2008Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2049092914
- 04/07/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2008)
- 03/24/2008Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2049092914
- 08/07/2006Insurance cancelled — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 2049092878
- 08/07/2006Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2049092914
- 03/30/2006Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2049092914
- 06/04/2005Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2049092914
- 06/04/2005Insurance cancelled — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 2049092878
- 05/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2005)
- 09/20/2003Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 2049092914
- 09/20/2003Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy TCP2049092878
- 03/30/2003Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 2049092914
- 03/30/2003Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy TCP2049092878
- 04/01/2001Insurance name changed — TRINITY LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy TCA 8297708
- 10/01/1999MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/06/1993Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2007-07-17
- Last review
- 2012-11-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-13
- Reported mileage
- 3,838,322 mi (2025)
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