Richter & Son Towing Inc
Richter & Son Towing Inc (USDOT 1370910) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-585476 based in Atlantic, IA. The earliest grant on file is from January 2007, 19 years, 9 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company. It reported 8 power units and 8 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (February 2026). 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-585476 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability, cargo |
Earliest grant on file: Jan 25, 2007 (19 years, 9 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Progressive Northern Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Feb 17, 2026 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Essex Insurance Company | — | Feb 17, 2011 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 11, 2025 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2025 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 21, 2024 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2024 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 18, 2022 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 24, 2022 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 18, 2021 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2021 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 18, 2020 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2020 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 19, 2019 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2019 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 17, 2016 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2016 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 13, 2015 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2015 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 10, 2014 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2014 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 19, 2013 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2013 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 14, 2012 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 23, 2012 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 9, 2010 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2010 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 17, 2009 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2009 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 19, 2008 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2008 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 21, 2007 | MC-585476 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 25, 2007 | MC-585476 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 25, 2007 | MC-585476 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
Registration
| USDOT number | 1370910 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-585476 |
| Legal name | Richter & Son Towing Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Atlantic, Iowa 50022 |
| USDOT added | May 10, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Conditional · Oct 13, 2013 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8 |
| Drivers | 8 · 7 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 144,597 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Motor vehicles, Drive/tow away, Fresh produce, Livestock, Meat, Refrigerated food, Agricultural/farm supplies, rock asphalt sand
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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