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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Richards Tree Service
DOT 1693268 · Ocala, FL
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

Richards Tree Service (DOT 1693268) is a Florida-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Ocala, FL. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 Smithson
Operating as: Richards Tree Service
DOT Number1693268
MC Number—
Street501 NORTHEAST 35TH STREET
City / StateOcala, FL 34479
Phone3524275494
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed09/10/2024
Company officerRichard Smithson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 8 mo
Since 2007
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
501 NORTHEAST 35TH STREET, Ocala, FL, 34479 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2007
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 Smithson authorized to operate?

Richard Smithson'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 Smithson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Richard Smithson operate?

Richard Smithson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richard Smithson insured?

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

Has Richard Smithson had any risk indicators?

Richard Smithson has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Richard Smithson?

Richard Smithson's DOT number is 1693268. 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). Richards Tree Service Safety Record, DOT 1693268. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1693268
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"Richards Tree Service Safety Record, DOT 1693268." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1693268
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