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RICHARD M THORNTON dba RICK THORNTON TRUCKING
DOT 440799 · MC 697579 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (215-620-9705) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameRICHARD M THORNTON
Registered Since03/27/1991
DBA / Trade NameRICK THORNTON TRUCKING
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address4044 RT 73 BOX 324, SKIPPACK, PA, 19474
Phone215-620-9705
Cell on File215-620-9705
Email on Filerichard397@webtv.net
Company OfficerRICHARD M THORNTON
MCS-150 Filed12/03/2020
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 6+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 35.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC697579
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierActive
Liability Insurance$750,000
Bond / InsurerERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Policy / Bond #Q10 3131102
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Annual Mileage25,635 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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