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JAMES KARL RICHARD

DOT 555032
MC 324644
Entity Carrier
696 AUSTIN ROAD, OPELOUSAS, LA 70570 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
555032
ACTIVE

Overview

JAMES KARL RICHARD is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2025, based in Opelousas, Louisiana, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 5 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
33.333333333333336%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on fileNone on file
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✕ Not on file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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5 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

3
Inspections, 24 mo
16
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-14
392.2W — Excessive Weight violation (Unit D)
2026-04-01
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-04-01
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-04-01
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit D)
2024-11-25
396.9D2-FTF — Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report (Unit 1)
2024-11-25
395.8K2-HOSPVI — HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty (Unit D)Out of Service
2024-11-25
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2024-11-25
393.78-WOOS — Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers (Unit 1)
2024-11-25
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2024-11-25
393.53B — CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2024-11-25
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2024-11-25
396.3A1-BALR — Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-11-25
393.43A-TPV — Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-11-25
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2024-11-25
393.45D-BAAL — Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (Unit 1)
2024-11-25
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units5
Drivers4
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 Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-324644

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 JAMES KARL RICHARD authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 555032 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JAMES KARL RICHARD carry liability insurance?
Insurance status is not reported by FMCSA for this carrier — no liability (BIPD) coverage amount is on file in the public record. Verify current coverage through FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance lookup.
What is JAMES KARL RICHARD's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 33.333333333333336% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does JAMES KARL RICHARD operate?
It runs 5 power units with 4 drivers on file.

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696 AUSTIN ROAD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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