Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 550755 · MC-272372 ·
RD Limited Partnership
DBA JIM DAWS TRUCKING RICHARD DANIELS TRANSPORTATION
123 power unitsavg 12.2 yrNational · 21 statesCHICAGO, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-272372 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
123Power units
57 observed · MCS-150
73Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.2 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
45 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (USDOT 550755) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 41.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 48 vehicle-level and 89 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 123 power units and 123 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 15, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 23, 2002 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP's USDOT number?
RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP's USDOT number is 550755, and its motor carrier number is MC-272372.
Is RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP's safety record?
RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has a 41.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 149 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP's fleet?
RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP operates 123 power units and 123 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP based?
RD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 21 states.
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