RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
504259
MC Number
576314
Fleet Size
2
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in ZION, Illinois, operating 2 power units with 5 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
1
Total
100%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
FLAGSHIP CITY INSURANCE — eff. Sep 30, 2025
Cargo
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 30, 2022
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #504259) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC has 1 inspection in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC operate?
RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC operates 2 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC located?
RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC is based in ZION, Illinois at 42645 N DELANY RD, 60099. Phone: (847) 872-5583.
What are RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC's out-of-service rates?
RICHARDS EXCAVATING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.