Rick Caruthers Construction INC
Cherokee, OK
Profile data updated Jan 23, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
24
Power Units
17
Drivers
FMCSA since 1994 (32 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 1994. Based in Cherokee, OK, they operate a fleet of 24 power units with 17 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Hopper / Grain and Oilfield / Heavy.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Rick Caruthers Construction INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1,001-5,000 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Rick Caruthers Construction INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 17
MCS-150 Mileage: 50,000 miles (2021)
Driver Information
17
Total Drivers
17
CDL Drivers
15
Interstate Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
11 trucks and 12 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 26, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Construction Trailer Specialists, Ctsi. Equipment breakdown: 12 SEMI-TRAILER, 11 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 21.7% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 48% |
Trailers (12 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 | 12 |
| Ctsi | 5 |
| Load | 2 |
| CTS | 1 |
| XL | 1 |
| Clem | 1 |
| Conc | 1 |
| Const | 1 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | 48% |
| Construction Trailer Specialists | 7 | 30% |
| Ctsi | 1 | 4% |
| XL | 1 | 4% |
| Load | 1 | 4% |
| Load King | 1 | 4% |
| Clem | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721350 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Mar 2026 |
| 9899LL | OK | Ctsi SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 2786LV | OK | Const SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 721374 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| AQ8280 | OK | Ctsi SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 721359 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| AQ8324 | OK | Ctsi SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 721376 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| BV1568 | OK | XL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 2773LV | OK | CTS SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2025 |
| 721360 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| AQ8339 | OK | Load SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| CB4485 | OK | Ctsi SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2025 |
| 706467 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 5576KO | OK | Ctsi SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Nov 2024 |
| 721373 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 721371 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Oct 2024 |
| BV1566 | OK | Load SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Oct 2024 |
| BV1556 | OK | Conc SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Sep 2024 |
| 706472 | OK | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 23)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
33
Inspections
24 months
53
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-0.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 05/22/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/16/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/05/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2025 | OK | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2025 | OK | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 06/27/2025 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 33 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | OK | FOSS, OK | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/15/2025 | OK | ANADARKO, OK | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/12/2025 | OK | OKARCHE, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/26/2024 | OK | EDMOND, OK | 0 | 1 | Yes |
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 RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Hopper / Grain and Oilfield / Heavy.
Is RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC's authority currently active?
RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC been in business?
RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 1994, making their authority approximately 32 years, 6 months old.
Where is RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC located?
RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC is physically located at 821 SOUTH OHIO, CHEROKEE, OK 73728.
Roadside Inspection History 33 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC has been inspected 33 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OK. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 15%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA2 — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-22 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-16 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-01 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-27 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-04 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-03-27 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-26 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-01-28 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-01-22 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-01-16 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-31 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-22 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-30 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-24 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), RICK CARUTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC was cited for 34 violations, of which 7 (21%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 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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