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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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RANGER EXCAVATING LP
USDOT 1827421 · EIN 33-1077981
5222 THUNDER CREEK ROAD, AUSTIN, TX, 78759
(512) 331-5551 · MARK MCKENZIE
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
105 / 78
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 388
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance388 pts
Other58 pts
Not in SMS40 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 58 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-TRDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.70B1I-CDRW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47C-BSAMAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX91
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.36 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.47 | 4.44 | ≈56–60% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 1 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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Williamson County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Williamson County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 44% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 41% (6 OOS) · Coupling / fifth wheel 4% (1 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 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 22 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 3 OOS · 59%
393.9 ×2, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.353).
2. Other7 viol · 1 OOS · 32%
393.47E ×3, 393.47A-LJN, 172.602C1
✓ 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
3. Not in SMS2 viol · 9%
390.21A, 107.620B
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.9 ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | KYLE, TX | 1 | ||
| 11/25/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/19/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 02/11/2025 | BULVERDE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | BOERNE, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
24 truck19 incomplete vehicle17 trailer8 other
Company profile
Officer
MARK MCKENZIE
Annual mileage
7.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
78
Registered since
2008-11-06
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 592LOGISTICS LLC | 4505687 | officer | strong |
| BAMFORD FIRE SPRINKLER CO INC | 929927 | officer | strong |
| CRISSCROSS DISTRIBUTORS INC | 3273813 | officer | strong |
| DEFENDER CONTRACTING LLC | 3231111 | officer | strong |
| MARK K MCKENZIE | 2959534 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
7.2M mi reported (2025)
11/06/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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