RAM TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Bond has changed hands 6 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026120 inspections · 1 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CA28
- OR1
- UT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kern County, CA
Medium impact5 of 15 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Kern County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Kern County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 4% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 50%
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 19% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× · 63%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 19%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 19%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
- 393.9A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on1× · 12%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× · 11%
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× · 6%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 7%
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× · 1%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 6%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA45 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 15 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi28 drivers
- Company officer
- DALE LATIMER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 199832536
- Registered since
- 1983-06-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-02
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 41 trucks · 40 owned tractors · 72 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, officers or emails with 290 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
41 events- 04/02/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2025)
- 08/01/2024Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0177765001
- 08/01/2024Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP73513A
- 08/27/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-899513-8
- 08/01/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-899513-8
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 08/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-896963-2
- 04/15/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 52MSKR4654
- 08/01/2019Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8944891
- 09/04/2018Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP88161A
- 08/01/2018Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP88161A
- 08/28/2011Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT5-Z61-065625-02
- 08/01/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2011)
- 08/01/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2011)
- 08/01/2011Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT5-Z61-065625-02
- 08/01/2009Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT216106562502
- 08/01/2009Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MZI98271590
- 08/01/2008Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000051
- 04/02/2008Insurance cancelled — CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PD 1007
- 08/25/2007Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7502411601-011
- 08/01/2007Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT7502411601-011
- 11/09/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2005)
- 11/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2005)
- 11/09/2005BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2005)
- 02/17/2003Insurance cancelled — UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO
SURETY · policy U246 56 45
- 02/10/2003Insurance replaced — CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy PD 1007
- 08/31/2001Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP77434A
- 08/01/2001Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP77434A
- 02/17/1998Insurance cancelled — UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO
SURETY · policy U2465645
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2000-07-27
- Last review
- 2024-08-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-02
- Reported mileage
- 2,362,871 mi (2025)
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