PRESTON RICHEY

AUTHORIZED

DBA: PRESTON RICHEY TRUCKING

820 LAWRENCE 310, SMITHVILLE, AR, 72466|(870) 219-8393

USDOT

1208748

MC Number

612585

Fleet Size

9

Total Drivers

8

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

PRESTON RICHEY is a small interstate motor carrier based in SMITHVILLE, Arkansas, operating 9 power units with 8 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 15 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate6.7%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate20.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Arkansas is 10.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 33.3% across 10,210 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

15

Total

60%

Driver %

Driver Inspections15
Vehicle Inspections10
Driver OOS Rate6.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Apr 16, 2022

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is PRESTON RICHEY authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PRESTON RICHEY (USDOT #1208748) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is PRESTON RICHEY's safety record?

PRESTON RICHEY has 15 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PRESTON RICHEY operate?

PRESTON RICHEY operates 9 power units with 8 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does PRESTON RICHEY transport hazardous materials?

No. PRESTON RICHEY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PRESTON RICHEY located?

PRESTON RICHEY is based in SMITHVILLE, Arkansas at 820 LAWRENCE 310, 72466. Phone: (870) 219-8393.

What are PRESTON RICHEY's out-of-service rates?

PRESTON RICHEY's driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0% (national average: 20.72%).