Is Rick Swartout Safe? DOT 1846480 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: Where is Rick Swartout located?

Rick Swartout is headquartered at 1220 Burlington Rd, Union City, MI 49094.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Rick Swartout is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1846480. The company operates from Union City, MI and maintains an active operating status with 4 power units and 5 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Rick Swartout by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Carrier Insight

Rick Swartout is a small motor carrier operating in Michigan. 1 crash has been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Rick Swartout has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 4 power units and employs 5 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1846480?

USDOT number 1846480 is assigned to Rick Swartout, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Union City, MI.

Where is Rick Swartout located?

Rick Swartout is headquartered at 1220 Burlington Rd, Union City, MI 49094.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1846480 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Rick Swartout (DOT# 1846480) – FMCSA Carrier Profile