Richard Carrier Trucking Inc
USDOT 74288 · MC-195830 · Skowhegan, Maine · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Richard Carrier Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Skowhegan, Maine, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 102 power units and 31 drivers, which ranks it #14 by fleet size among 36 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Maine. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 65 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.0 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Richard Carrier Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 74288 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-195830 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 46 Industrial Park Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976 |
| Phone | (207) 474-6293 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 74288.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 122 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.30 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,747,760 miles reported for 2025 – about 26,939 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 31 CDL drivers; 31 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 Maine carriers with 50+ units (36).
| Measure | Richard Carrier Trucking Inc | Same size, US | ME average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.2% | 18.8% | 14.6% | 20% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.0% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 78% lower than average |
| Inspections | 65 | 65 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 33 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 14, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Maine carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Skowhegan
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Fabian Oil LLC USDOT 745293 | Oakland | 188 | 78 | 98 | 2.2% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Richard Carrier Trucking Inc?
Richard Carrier Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 74288 and operating authority MC-195830.
How many trucks does Richard Carrier Trucking Inc have?
It reports 102 power units (51 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 122 trailers, with 31 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 13, 2026).
Where is Richard Carrier Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
What is the out-of-service rate of Richard Carrier Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.