Richard Lee Capps
Hendersonville, NC
DBA: CAPPS AUTO TOWING
Profile data updated Jul 29, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RICHARD LEE CAPPS is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2001. Based in Hendersonville, NC, they operate a fleet of 5 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Richard Lee Capps operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Richard Lee Capps is authorized to transport the following 14 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 150,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RICHARD LEE CAPPS
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 5, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Western Star, Kenworth. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 1 | 50% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 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
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/15/2024 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 91X | 6E02772 | $1 Million | 04/12/2026 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7674200 | 10/15/2010 | 11/20/2010 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5723675 | 04/13/2008 | 09/10/2010 | CANCEL | |
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 6E02772 | 04/12/2019 | 05/06/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 6E02772 | 04/12/2019 | 04/12/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 6E02772 | 04/12/2019 | 04/12/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9769348 | 04/12/2016 | 04/12/2019 | CANCEL | |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006656-00 | 04/12/2015 | 04/12/2016 | CANCEL | |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3627612 | 04/12/2012 | 04/12/2015 | CANCEL | |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3627612 | 04/12/2013 | 04/12/2012 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | NC | RUTHERFORDTON, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RICHARD LEE CAPPS operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RICHARD LEE CAPPS is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Is RICHARD LEE CAPPS's authority currently active?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RICHARD LEE CAPPS been in business?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2001, making their authority approximately 24 years, 11 months old.
Where is RICHARD LEE CAPPS located?
RICHARD LEE CAPPS is physically located at HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RICHARD LEE CAPPS has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, SC. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLL — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-15 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for RICHARD LEE CAPPS. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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