Don Richard Childers
Fort Towson, OK
DBA: CHILDERS TRUCKING
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (26 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
DON RICHARD CHILDERS is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2000. Based in Fort Towson, OK, they operate a fleet of 2 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Flatbed.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Don Richard Childers operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Don Richard Childers is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 165,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DON RICHARD CHILDERS
3 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 3, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Travis Body & Trailer, Inc., Peterbilt, International. Equipment breakdown: 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 60% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 40% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Trvs | 2 |
| Dump Trailer | 2 |
| 37 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | 2 | 40% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 20% |
| International | 1 | 20% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (5 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BQ3224 | OK | Trvs SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3NE038 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| R595988 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| Z16481 | TX | Trvs SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 3FD174 | OK | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: OK (3) · TX (2)
Recent active vehicles (5 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA02659325 | $1 Million | 01/07/2026 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02659325 | 11/03/2021 | 09/30/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02659325 | 11/03/2021 | 08/23/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02659325 | 08/23/2024 | 01/07/2026 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DON RICHARD CHILDERS operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DON RICHARD CHILDERS is inferred to operate: Flatbed.
Is DON RICHARD CHILDERS's authority currently active?
DON RICHARD CHILDERS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has DON RICHARD CHILDERS been in business?
DON RICHARD CHILDERS has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2000, making their authority approximately 26 years old.
Where is DON RICHARD CHILDERS located?
DON RICHARD CHILDERS is physically located at FORT TOWSON, OK 74735.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DON RICHARD CHILDERS has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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