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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Richards Distributing LLC
DOT 2508493 · Madera, CA
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Richards Distributing LLC (DOT 2508493) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Madera, CA. As of June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM, 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 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Richards Distributing LLC
DOT Number2508493
MC Number—
Street26217 WAYSIDE DR
City / StateMadera, CA 93638
Phone5593043138
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age12 yr
MCS-150 filed02/08/2023
Company officerWilliam C Richards
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
12 yr
Since 2014
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
26217 WAYSIDE DR, Madera, CA, 93638 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2014
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 Richards Distributing LLC authorized to operate?

Richards Distributing LLC'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 Richards Distributing LLC's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Richards Distributing LLC operate?

Richards Distributing LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richards Distributing LLC insured?

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

Has Richards Distributing LLC had any risk indicators?

Richards Distributing LLC 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 Richards Distributing LLC?

Richards Distributing LLC's DOT number is 2508493. 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 Distributing LLC Safety Record, DOT 2508493. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2508493
MLA
"Richards Distributing LLC Safety Record, DOT 2508493." Truck Graph, Jun 10, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2508493
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