RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC, DOT #1621879 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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1 of your 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on January 21, 2025.
Your latest, Michigan on September 9, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 10 trucks and 8 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in HOWELL, Michigan (USDOT #1621879). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 77/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 recent inspection(s) and 35 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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77/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 13 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 9, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 13, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 13, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 21, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- June 24, 2026, Michigan. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 6, 2026, Michigan. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1599758, motor property contract carrier authority, granted on January 22, 2024, and revoked on April 9, 2024.
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC: HOWELL, Michigan Trucking Company
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is a small fleet operating out of HOWELL, Michigan with USDOT number 1621879. The company operates 10 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 77/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC has undergone 15 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 13.3%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC carries 35 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 9, 2026. Across 15 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 3 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 77/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 77 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate beyond 100 miles (8 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 900,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 10 tractors, 24 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 8 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 8. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 7 crash events involving RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 3 involved a reported injury, and 7 resulted in a tow-away. 7 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: N US 23, YORK TWP, MI on June 26, 2026.
How RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 15 recorded inspections, RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's 13.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-13 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-13 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-21 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-06 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-23 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-18 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-12 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC
What is RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC (USDOT #1621879) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 77/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC operates 10 power unit(s) and 8 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC based?
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in HOWELL, Michigan, under USDOT number 1621879.
What is RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 15 recent DOT inspection(s) and 35 recorded violation(s) for RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC (USDOT #1621879), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC scores 77/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like RICHARD SISSON TRUCKING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile