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DOT 686805✓ Last checked 18h ago
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DOT 686805Crab Orchard, KY

Rick Sowder

DBA: Rick Sowder Excavating

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateCrab Orchard, KY 40419

Rick Sowder 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 Sowder
DBARick Sowder Excavating
DOT #686805
MC #—
CityCrab Orchard
StateKentucky
ZIP40419
Authority age29 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/05/2026
Company officerRicky Sowder
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
29 yr 1 mo
Since 1997

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

Location

355 BEYER GENTON LN, Crab Orchard, KY, 40419

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

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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
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Rick Sowder

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Rick Sowder authorized to operate?

Rick Sowder'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 Sowder's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Rick Sowder operate?

Rick Sowder operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rick Sowder insured?

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

Has Rick Sowder had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Rick Sowder?

Rick Sowder's DOT number is 686805. 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 Sowder Safety Record, DOT 686805. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/686805
MLA
"Rick Sowder Safety Record, DOT 686805." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/686805
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"Rick Sowder Safety Record, DOT 686805." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/686805
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