S P Richards Company
USDOT 233221 · MC-1727004 · Atlanta, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
S P Richards Company is a corporation based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 138 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #84 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 96 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | S P Richards Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 233221 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1727004 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4300 Wildwood Pkwy, Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
| Phone | (770) 779-4332 |
| First registered | Jun 10, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 233221.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 86 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 103 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 4,944,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 35,826 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 120 CDL drivers; 120 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | S P Richards Company | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 80% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 20% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 29% higher than average |
| Inspections | 96 | 96 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 29 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 10, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of S P Richards Company?
S P Richards Company is registered with USDOT number 233221 and operating authority MC-1727004.
How many trucks does S P Richards Company have?
It reports 138 power units (86 tractors, 52 straight trucks) and 103 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is S P Richards Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Atlanta, Georgia 30339.
What is the out-of-service rate of S P Richards Company?
Over 24 months, 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.