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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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RAY BURNS & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 297768 · EIN 16-1417121
71 FINNEGAN ROAD, CANTON, NY, 13617
(315) 386-4101 · RONALD BURNS
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
76 / 145
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate1.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance123 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
NY76
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.53 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.31 | 1.15 | ≈11–15% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Jefferson County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jefferson County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
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 81% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 14% · Other 5%
• 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 8 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: 15 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 12 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 100%
393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ 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
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.983).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2025 | Lawrence, NY | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck26 trailer
Company profile
Officer
RONALD BURNS
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
1987-07-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURNS POULTRY FARMS INC | 1653776 | officer | strong |
| GIEL'S AUTOMOTIVE | 2633384 | officer | strong |
| PACKAGE DELIVERY COMPANY | 932 | officer | strong |
| RONALD BURNS & BOBBIE B HAMMONDS | 1073984 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: PACKAGE DELIVERY COMPANY (USDOT 932, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
12/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
07/29/1987 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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