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Freight Carrier · Valley View, PA

RICE TRUCKING

Name: RICE TRUCKING
Address: 1405 W MAIN ST, VALLEY VIEW, PA, 17983, US
Telephone: (570) 259-5237

1405 W MAIN ST · Valley View, PA 17983

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #895112
USDOT #2564187 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RICE TRUCKING is a Valley View, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-895112 and their USDOT number is 2564187.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/07/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name LESLEY RICE
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 160,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Driveaway/Towaway
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: PA (5), NY (1). Home base: Valley View, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 22.09 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

6
Total
0
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 11

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
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

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 31

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

RICE TRUCKING
1405 W MAIN ST
VALLEY VIEW, PA 17983

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
RICE TRUCKING Legally JOSEPH EUGENE RICE Marshall, NC	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	2	414011	635375
RICE TRUCKING Legally JOHNNY L RICE Coweta, OK	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	387313	889801

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RICE TRUCKING

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 1

Vehicle Maintenance 31

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 2

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