Rick's Backhoe Service Inc
USDOT 388139MC-496962USDOT activeAuthority active· Zerbe, PA
Rick's Backhoe Service Inc (USDOT 388139) runs 46 power units and 27 drivers based in Zerbe, PA, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-496962. The earliest grant on file is from August 2004, 22 years, 2 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-496962 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Aug 25, 2004 (22 years, 2 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2016 | MC-496962 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 6, 2016 | MC-496962 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 13, 2016 | MC-496962 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 9, 2016 | MC-496962 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 26, 2008 | MC-496962 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 5, 2008 | MC-496962 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 16, 2007 | MC-496962 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2007 | MC-496962 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 25, 2004 | MC-496962 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 25, 2004 | MC-496962 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 388139 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-496962 |
| Legal name | Rick's Backhoe Service Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Individual |
| Location | Zerbe, Pennsylvania 17981 |
| USDOT added | Apr 4, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jun 24, 1993 |
Fleet
| Power units | 46 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 46 |
| Drivers | 27 · 27 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,795,607 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Coal/coke, U.S. mail, Commodities dry bulk, Water well
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