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DOT 1781023Silt, CO

Timothy E Richards

DBA: Tim Richards Distributing INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSilt, CO 81652

Timothy E Richards 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 nameTimothy E Richards
DBATim Richards Distributing INC
DOT #1781023
MC #—
CitySilt
StateColorado
ZIP81652
Authority age17 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/22/2026
Company officerTim Richards
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
17 yr 11 mo
Since 2008

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

631 HOME AVE, Silt, CO, 81652

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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 GrantedJun 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Timothy E Richards

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Timothy E Richards authorized to operate?

Timothy E Richards'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 Timothy E Richards's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Timothy E Richards operate?

Timothy E Richards operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Timothy E Richards insured?

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

Has Timothy E Richards had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Timothy E Richards as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Timothy E Richards?

Timothy E Richards's DOT number is 1781023. 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). Timothy E Richards Safety Record, DOT 1781023. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1781023
MLA
"Timothy E Richards Safety Record, DOT 1781023." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1781023
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"Timothy E Richards Safety Record, DOT 1781023." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1781023
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