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DOT 838872Meshoppen, PA

Rick Smith

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMeshoppen, PA 18630

Rick Smith 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 nameRick Smith
DBA—
DOT #838872
MC #—
CityMeshoppen
StatePennsylvania
ZIP18630
Authority age26 yr 7 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/25/2012
Company officerRick Smith
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
26 yr 7 mo
Since 1999

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

Location

3886 STATE ROUTE 3009, Meshoppen, PA, 18630

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 GrantedNov 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Rick Smith

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Rick Smith authorized to operate?

Rick Smith'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 Rick Smith's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Rick Smith operate?

Rick Smith operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rick Smith insured?

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

Has Rick Smith had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Rick Smith as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Rick Smith?

Rick Smith's DOT number is 838872. 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). Rick Smith Safety Record, DOT 838872. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/838872
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"Rick Smith Safety Record, DOT 838872." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/838872
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