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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC
USDOT 315975 · EIN 48-0942178
5375 N DEERE RD, PARK CITY, KS, 67219-3307
(316) 945-1015 · RODNEY YOUNG
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
227 / 269
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 233
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance170 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Unsafe Driving14 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.801-HMHCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NE26
KS11
MO9
IA3
SD2
OH1
IN1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.50 | 1.57 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.34 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Johnson County, KS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Johnson County, KS 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 36% · Other 36% · Speeding 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (2 OOS) · Brakes 28% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 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, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.125).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 14%
177.801-HMHCNP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | CEDAR FALLS, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle3 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
RODNEY YOUNG
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
142
Registered since
1988-05-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATOR TRANSPORTATION & LANDSCAPING INC | 2097910 | officer | strong |
| IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC | 3205229 | officer | strong |
| O L S INC | 1225119 | strong | |
| RODNEY YOUNG | 1450156 | officer | strong |
| RODNEY YOUNG | 2322646 | officer | strong |
| RODNEY YOUNG | 2779813 | officer | strong |
| RODNEY YOUNG | 760099 | officer | strong |
| RODNEY YOUNG | 2294341 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2024)
05/24/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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