Richards Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 3263974 · Watertown, WI 53094-9676 · 9202852508
Poor safety record — scored 80/100. Significantly elevated out-of-service rates, violations, or crash involvement.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 80/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Richards Excavating INC (DOT# 3263974) in Watertown, Wisconsin has 7 inspections on record and a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: F (poor safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Inspection History · 7 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | WI | 1 | 2 |
| 10/30/2025 | WI | 0 | 1 |
| 08/20/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2024 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 11/07/2024 | WI | 3 | 0 |
| 05/24/2023 | WI | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-JUN-24 | WI | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 04-OCT-25 | WI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.