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RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING

805 LEMON NORTHCUTT RD · Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #444302
  • USDOT #661268 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING is a Dry Ridge, KY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kentucky. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-444302 and their USDOT number is 661268.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/27/2025 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name RICHIE L SMEAL JR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 45,850 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — home base

Home base   Based in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 11.54 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.45 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.63 1

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.13C1-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.84-FLFloor - Inadequate floor condition1× SW 2
  • 393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5
  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RICHIE SMEAL TRUCKING
805 LEMON NORTHCUTT RD
DRY RIDGE, KY 41035
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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