What is MC number 188496?

MC number 188496 is assigned to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 749373.

Is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Safe? DOT 749373 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

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

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 749373. The company operates from Providence, RI and maintains an active operating status with 359 power units and 530 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

23 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

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Carrier Insight

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is a large motor carrier operating in Rhode Island. 23 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority 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 359 power units and employs 530 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 749373?

USDOT number 749373 is assigned to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Providence, RI.

Where is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority located?

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is headquartered at 265 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02907.

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.

What is the MC number for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority?

The MC number for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is MC# 188496. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 749373 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (DOT# 749373 · MC# 188496) – FMCSA Carrier Profile