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Generated Oct 9, 2026
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RAMLER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 176097 · MC184266 · EIN 41-1736966 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
400 13TH ST, ALBANY, MN, 56307
(320) 845-4500 · ERIC RAMLER
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
76 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
124 / 997
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy MVP 8300012-00 · eff 10/16/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance504 pts
Unsafe Driving323 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance167 pts
Other51 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 120 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 116 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 68 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 56 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MN48
WI25
IA15
SD10
MO8
MT8
ND6
IL2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.56 | 2.53 | ≈37–44% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.87 | 0.94 | ≈88–95% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.25 | 6.12 | ≈76–80% (near 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 44% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 26% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 44% (4 OOS) · Tires 31% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Stearns County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Stearns County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 69% · Seat belt 17% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 22 inspections, 39 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 31%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.688).
2. Unsafe Driving11 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLS3 ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.16-D ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.92).
3. Other11 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.60C
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS3 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.16-D ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | MAPLE GROVE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | SHOREVIEW, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/05/2025 | LANGOLA, MN | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2025 | ALBION, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer38 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
ERIC RAMLER
Annual mileage
7.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT TRUCKING LLC | 2429511 | 5 VINs | strong |
| WOODLAND TRANSPORT INC | 1188714 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BRAD DANIELSON TRUCKING LLC | 2483271 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ENGEBRETSON TRUCKING LLC | 3041366 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HOVEY TRUCKING LLC | 2276807 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KEVIN DALE PRATT | 1324994 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT INC | 3003174 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/16/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MVP 8300012-00
10/16/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF012829
06/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.2M mi reported (2024)
12/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0029598001
12/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-Z91-458096-01
04/06/2014 — Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJ-Z91-458096-01
03/10/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2014)
12/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AIJ-Z91-458096-01
01/02/2012 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP19063A
12/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP19063A
12/14/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/08/1995 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP19063A
11/25/1991 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/12/2005)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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