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JK RICHARD TRUCKING

696 AUSTIN ROAD · Opelousas, LA 70570

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  • MC #324644
  • USDOT #555032 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JK RICHARD TRUCKING is a Opelousas, LA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Louisiana. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-324644 and their USDOT number is 555032.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JAMES KARL RICHARD
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 50,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (1), LA (1), OK (1). Home base: Opelousas, Louisiana.

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.5 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 395.8K2-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 382.305(b)(2)Failing to conduct random controlled substances testing at an annual rate of not less than the applicable annual rate of the average number of driver positions0× SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.78-WOOSWipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JK RICHARD TRUCKING
696 AUSTIN ROAD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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