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RICHARD A SURMEIER dba SURMEIER & SURMEIER INC
DOT 501066 · MC 1289681 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 6, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameRICHARD A SURMEIER
Registered Since10/14/1992
DBA / Trade NameSURMEIER & SURMEIER INC
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address339 S 6TH ST, MASCOUTAH, IL, 62258-1726
Phone618-566-4506
Email on Fileglenns@surmeier.com
Company OfficerRICHARD SURMEIER
MCS-150 Filed04/18/2024
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 2+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 33.8 years
Active FMCSA authority: Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC1289681
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierActive
Contract CarrierActive
Liability Insurance$1,000,000
Cargo Insurance$5,000
Bond / InsurerERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Policy / Bond #Q08 2040085
Fleet & Safety
Power Units31
Drivers6
Annual Mileage40,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

1 FMCSA-registered entity share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
TS HAULING 3634039 MC1246122 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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