VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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RATZLAFF TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2255978 · MC769793 · EIN 45-3689116 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
935 28TH AVENUE, CANTON, KS, 67428
(620) 344-2130 · LANDON RATZLAFF
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
9 / 16
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 191
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO — $1M BIPD · policy CPP6063080 · eff 01/24/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance236 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance30 pts
Unsafe Driving22 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol21 pts
Other18 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.5A1-I | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.205A-WRTC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
KS26
OK3
LA1
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.50 | 1.17 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.97 | 0.71 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.52 | 0.57 | ≈41–48% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.50 | 2.34 | ≈24–28% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Sedgwick County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Sedgwick County, KS 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 36% · Seat belt 32% · Following / lane / reckless 23%
• 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 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 46% (5 OOS) · Suspension / axle 23% (3 OOS) · Wheels / rims 10% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 15 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: 4 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 80%
392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
392.5A1-I
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ | ||
| 05/09/2025 | KS | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2024 | KS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck16 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
LANDON RATZLAFF
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
16
Registered since
2011-12-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
02/27/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0034300
01/24/2019 — Insurance filed — FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP6063080
01/24/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0034300
02/16/2018 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP3014601(U)
01/25/2018 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP3014601(U)
01/25/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA9654420
12/31/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2013)
02/01/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/14/2011 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2255978.