RICHARD LEE CAPPS
AUTHORIZEDDBA: CAPPS AUTO TOWING
USDOT
972837
MC Number
644262
Fleet Size
5
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 25, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RICHARD LEE CAPPS is a small interstate motor carrier based in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, operating 5 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 2 inspections 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 North Carolina is 13.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.2% across 54,224 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
2
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY — eff. Apr 12, 2019
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is RICHARD LEE CAPPS authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RICHARD LEE CAPPS (USDOT #972837) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RICHARD LEE CAPPS's safety record?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS has 2 inspections 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 RICHARD LEE CAPPS operate?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS operates 5 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does RICHARD LEE CAPPS transport hazardous materials?
No. RICHARD LEE CAPPS does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RICHARD LEE CAPPS located?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS is based in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina at 1616 GEORGIA AVE, 28739. Phone: (828) 692-5842.
What are RICHARD LEE CAPPS's out-of-service rates?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS'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. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.