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D W RICHARDS SONS INC

DOT 308293
MC 553679
Entity Carrier
701 ROCKY GLEN ROAD, MOOSIC BORO AVOCA, PA 18641 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated3 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
308293
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Overview

D W RICHARDS SONS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Dec 2024, based in Moosic Boro Avoca, Pennsylvania. It operates a fleet of 9 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Reefer.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedDec 2024
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 33.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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74 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

46
Inspections, 24 mo
12
Violations, 24 mo
0
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-09-23
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units9
Drivers12
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-553679

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is D W RICHARDS SONS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 308293 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does D W RICHARDS SONS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is D W RICHARDS SONS INC's safety rating?
D W RICHARDS SONS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does D W RICHARDS SONS INC operate?
It runs 9 power units with 12 drivers on file.

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Contact D W RICHARDS SONS INC

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Physical Address
701 ROCKY GLEN ROAD
MOOSIC BORO AVOCA, PA 18641
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