VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
GOLDEN BEARS PROPANE LLC
USDOT 3659644 · EIN 86-3685565
15132 161 STREET, BONNER SPRINGS, KS, 66012
(417) 630-8710 · BILL RUISINGER
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
39 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
18 / 74
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hazardous Materials Compliance37 pts
Vehicle Maintenance37 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 172.519D3-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 177.817E1-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.207C-SLSB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 172.302A-HMM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
WA5
MT4
ID4
CA3
NV1
OR1
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.06 | 1.26 | ≈8–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.72 | 1.37 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-07-02. “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
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
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 54% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% · Suspension / axle 19%
• 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 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
14 incomplete vehicle1 truck
Company profile
Officer
BILL RUISINGER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
2021-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWHEAD PROPANE INC | 2405299 | strong | |
| HUB CITY-WIN PROPANE LLC | 2554074 | strong | |
| LETTERMEN'S ENERGY KC LLC | 4327609 | officer, email | strong |
| PACKER PROPANE LLC | 3753095 | strong | |
| SCOTTY'S PROPANE LLC | 3242204 | strong | |
| WABASH PROPANE LLC | 3818474 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
06/17/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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/3659644.