Richards Excavating Inc
Richards Excavating Inc (USDOT 504259) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-576314 based in Zion, IL. The earliest grant on file is from September 2006, 20 years, 1 month ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Flagship City Insurance. It reported 2 power units and 5 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (April 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-576314 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability, cargo |
Earliest grant on file: Sep 29, 2006 (20 years, 1 month ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Flagship City Insurance | $1,000,000 | Sep 30, 2025 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Erie Insurance Company | — | Sep 30, 2022 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | MC-576314 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 17, 2025 | MC-576314 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 29, 2006 | MC-576314 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 504259 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-576314 |
| Legal name | Richards Excavating Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private property, Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Zion, Illinois 60099 |
| USDOT added | Nov 12, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
Fleet
| Power units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 |
| Drivers | 5 · 5 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 46 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Grain, feed, hay, Construction, gravel
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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