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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 3890590Last checked 3h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
Unsafe driving violation on record
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DOT 3890590Elyria, OH

David Richards

DBA: Drx

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateElyria, OH 44035

David Richards has a fleet of 4 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 12 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameDavid Richards
DBADrx
DOT #3890590
MC #
CityElyria
StateOhio
ZIP44035
Authority age4 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/30/2025
Company officerDavid Richards
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
12
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
58.3%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
4 yr
Since 2022

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities2 connections
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DRXDOT 4358078
Shared phoneActive
DRXDOT 4358078
Shared officerActive

Location

975 TAYLOR ST, Elyria, OH, 44035

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Inspection history

12 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 58.3%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
58.3%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/28/2024OHLevel II02OOS
2/25/2025OHLevel I00Pass
2/24/2025OHLevel II00Pass
12/22/2025OHLevel II00Pass
4/22/2025OHLevel I03OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
12 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
12 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
12 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
12 (100%)·12v
Controlled Substances
12 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMay 2022
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

David Richards

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is David Richards authorized to operate?

David Richards's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is David Richards's safety record?

David Richards has 12 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does David Richards operate?

David Richards operates 4 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is David Richards insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has David Richards had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for David Richards as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for David Richards?

David Richards's DOT number is 3890590. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). David Richards Safety Record, DOT 3890590. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3890590
MLA
"David Richards Safety Record, DOT 3890590." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3890590
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