C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC

DBA: HEATON NURSERY

USDOT 1561372 Active OTHER-HAUL FOR CONTRACTS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated Company officer: CASEY HEATON Company officer 2: HEATHER HEATON Construction Other (SOIL, ROCK, MULCH, BARK) Based in KELSO, WA Grade C · 65
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: CASEY HEATON
Company officer 2: HEATHER HEATON
Cargo: Construction, Other (SOIL, ROCK, MULCH, BARK)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC (USDOT 1561372)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): CASEY HEATON (Company officer); HEATHER HEATON (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1561372/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144052 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1561372
In FMCSA records since Oct 3, 2006 (~19y)
Company officer CASEY HEATON
Company officer 2 HEATHER HEATON
Operation OTHER-HAUL FOR CONTRACTS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Construction, Other (SOIL, ROCK, MULCH, BARK)
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 80,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3829 PLEASANT HILL ROAD
KELSO, WA 98626
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1561372
In FMCSA records since Oct 3, 2006 (~19y)
Operation OTHER-HAUL FOR CONTRACTS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 80,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 12.5% vs 6.7% +5.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.86 vs 1.80 +4.06
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 14.29% 42.86%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
6
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC is a motor carrier based in KELSO, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1561372. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, based in Kelso, WA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (6) and CA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.4% of violations); top code 393.207A-SAPPAS (Suspension defective) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Western Star, Unknown, and Knight a. are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 144,052 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
12.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,052 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +12.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,052 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 7 4 57.1% Jul 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 10
Knight, A. 2
Pioneer Sa 2
Unknown 2
Beat 1
Isuzu 1
Knight 1
Knight A. 1
Trailer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 3.00 3 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 14.75 15 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88432709 Jul 14, 2026 WA 1
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
23 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-TAOCV Yes
86833803 Jan 15, 2026 WA 1 RIDGEFIELD WA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
33 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86487043 Dec 1, 2025 WA 2 RIDGEFIELD WA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86359065 Nov 12, 2025 WA 2 RIDGEFIELD WA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85706954 Sep 3, 2025 WA 3 BATTLE GROUND WA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.16B-CPASS, 396.17C-PI No
83380018 Dec 5, 2024 WA 3
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.9A Yes
82666678 Sep 5, 2024 WA 3 RIDGEFIELD WA
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(b) No
82028633 Jul 1, 2024 CA 2 SUSANVILLE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81365993 Apr 10, 2024 WA 3
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2, 393.95(f) Yes
80365515 Dec 7, 2023 WA 3 KELSO WA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80119826 Nov 7, 2023 WA 3 wa-sc77---kelso
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
79603890 Aug 23, 2023 WA 3 KELSOWA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
79237226 Jul 24, 2023 WA 1 wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe)
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
20 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.70(d)(8) Yes
79088528 Jul 6, 2023 WA 2 wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe)
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.75(a)(3), 393.75(a)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EC98810 Oct 11, 2022 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000EA57433 Aug 10, 2020 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EA36636 May 28, 2020 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E473578 Oct 19, 2015 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 31, 2020
    oos
    Out-of-service order — Intrastate Out of Service
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
RIDGEFIELD WA WA 4 2
SUSANVILLE CA 1 0
BATTLE GROUND WA WA 1 0
KELSO WA WA 1 0
KELSOWA WA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 4 2
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.16(b) Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC

Is C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1561372 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC's safety rating?
C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC had?
14 roadside inspections are on file for C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC's out-of-service rate?
C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC based?
C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3829 PLEASANT HILL ROAD, KELSO, Washington 98626. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC have valid operating authority?
C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC operate?
C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC self-reports 7 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for C&R TRACTOR & LANDSCAPING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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