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Freight Carrier · Howe, TX

RICHARD BARNES TRUCKING

Name: RICHARD BARNES TRUCKING
Address: 2640 FORD RD, HOWE, TX, 75459, US
Telephone: (903) 436-3424

2640 FORD RD · Howe, TX 75459

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #926609
USDOT #2782201 USDOT Active

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Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RICHARD BARNES TRUCKING is a Howe, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-926609 and their USDOT number is 2782201.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name RICHARD BARNES
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 150,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Grain, Feed, Hay
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Howe, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

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

Locations

Physical Address

RICHARD BARNES TRUCKING
2640 FORD RD
HOWE, TX 75459

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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