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65/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Rice Packaging INC
DOT 17517 · Ellington, CT
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Rice Packaging INC (DOT 17517) is a Connecticut-based interstate carrier headquartered in Ellington, CT. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; principal operates multiple active carrier authorities. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Rice Packaging INC
DOT Number17517
MC Number—
Street356 SOMERS RD
City / StateEllington, CT 06029
Phone8608707057
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed07/30/2025
Company officerWilliam Rice
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
2/25/2025NYII00Pass
4/24/2024NVIII00Pass
9/12/2024NYIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
356 SOMERS RD, Ellington, CT, 06029 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice Packaging INC authorized to operate?

Rice Packaging INC'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 Rice Packaging INC's safety record?

Rice Packaging INC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Rice Packaging INC operate?

Rice Packaging INC operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Rice Packaging INC insured?

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

Has Rice Packaging INC had any risk indicators?

Rice Packaging INC has a risk score of 65/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Rice Packaging INC?

Rice Packaging INC's DOT number is 17517. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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