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30/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Richard D Small
DOT 1312970 · Buckhannon, WV
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Richard D Small (DOT 1312970) is a West Virginia-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Buckhannon, WV. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; driver qualification violation on record. 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 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Richard D Small
DOT Number1312970
MC Number—
StreetROUTE 4 BOX 497
City / StateBuckhannon, WV 26201
Phone3044723926
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed12/15/2004
Company officerRichard D Small
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
ELVIS L SMALLShared address
Active
JOHN W SMALLShared address
Active
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 5 mo
Since 2004
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/6/2025WVII22OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
ROUTE 4 BOX 497, Buckhannon, WV, 26201 · Open in Maps →
ROUTE 4 BOX 497, BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2004
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 Richard D Small authorized to operate?

Richard D Small'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 Richard D Small's safety record?

Richard D Small has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Richard D Small operate?

Richard D Small operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richard D Small insured?

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

Has Richard D Small had any risk indicators?

Richard D Small has a risk score of 30/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Richard D Small?

Richard D Small's DOT number is 1312970. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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