RICHARD SMITH is a motor carrier based in LUCERNE VALLEY, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 4259705 and MC number 1652489. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2024, a span of roughly 2 years. RICHARD SMITH reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 5 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AZ, CA, CO, and TX.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RICHARD SMITH over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RICHARD SMITH.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1652489 | Inactive | None | None | 2026-05-04 00:00:00 |
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