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DOT 1940484MC1063622Houston, TX

Michael Richards

DBA: Inner Cartage Yards

Authority InactiveIntrastateHouston, TX 77016

Michael Richards has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameMichael Richards
DBAInner Cartage Yards
DOT #1940484
MC #MC1063622
CityHouston
StateTexas
ZIP77016
Authority age16 yr 8 mo
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/20/2020
Company officerMichael Richards
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
16 yr 8 mo
Since 2009

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

11315 HOMESTEAD ROAD, Houston, TX, 77016

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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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 GrantedSep 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael Richards

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael Richards authorized to operate?

Michael 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 Michael Richards's safety record?

Michael Richards does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michael Richards operate?

Michael Richards operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Richards insured?

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

Has Michael Richards had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Michael Richards?

Michael Richards's DOT number is 1940484 and MC number is MC1063622. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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