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JAMES M RICKE

DOT 1814246
MC 771528
Entity Carrier
2616 180TH STREET, FORT DODGE, IA 50501 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1814246
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Overview

JAMES M RICKE is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jun 2024, based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It operates a fleet of 1 power unit. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire.

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 authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJun 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: 100
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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3 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

2
Inspections, 24 mo
5
Violations, 24 mo
0
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-05-13
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-05-13
393.55D2-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. (Unit 1)
2026-05-13
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-05-13
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-03-03
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units1
Drivers1
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 HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-771528

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 M RICKE authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1814246 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JAMES M RICKE carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JAMES M RICKE's safety rating?
JAMES M RICKE 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 JAMES M RICKE operate?
It runs 1 power units with 1 drivers on file.

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2616 180TH STREET
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
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