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RICH-CO TRANSPORTATION INC

9461 W KELLY RD · Lake City, MI 49651

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(231) 839-2124 Tap to call
  • MC #223477
  • USDOT #392814 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RICH-CO TRANSPORTATION INC is a Lake City, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-223477 and their USDOT number is 392814.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 467,445 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MI (4), AL (1), IN (1), KY (1). Home base: Lake City, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.25 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.5 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 7
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RICH-CO TRANSPORTATION INC
9461 W KELLY RD
LAKE CITY, MI 49651
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
TRANSPORT AMERICA LLC
Lake City, MI
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—4138802228146

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