RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
749373
MC Number
188496
Fleet Size
359
Total Drivers
530
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY is a large intrastate only (non-hazmat) motor carrier based in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, operating 359 power units with 530 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 24 crashes on file (17 with injuries).
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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.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 9, 2013
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
24
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY authorized to operate?
Yes. RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (USDOT #749373) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an intrastate only (non-hazmat) carrier.
What is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's safety record?
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY has 0 inspections on file and 24 crashes 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 RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY operate?
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY operates 359 power units with 530 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY transport hazardous materials?
No. RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY located?
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY is based in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island at 265 MELROSE STREET, 02907. Phone: (401) 784-9500.