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RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

2139 100TH AVE N · Moorhead, MN 56560

Authorized: Passenger
(218) 233-3404 Tap to call
  • MC #206307
  • USDOT #479357 USDOT Active
  • 43
    Power Units
  • 42
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Moorhead, MN freight carrier that is authorized for passenger in the state of Minnesota. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-206307 and their USDOT number is 479357.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 350,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 14 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MN (14). Home base: Moorhead, Minnesota.

Safety Record

Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.07 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEOBuses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RICHARDS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
2139 100TH AVE N
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
J M RICHARDS INC
Moorhead, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: Property88359072806874

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