RAY BURNS & SONS TRUCKING INC
Joins 47 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 1.80% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 30 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — RAY BURNS & SONS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 297768) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 1.80% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 30 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/297768/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 297768
Active
INDIVIDUAL
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Owner: RONALD BURNS
Other (MILK PRODUCTS)
Based in CANTON, NY
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 1.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 1.8% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=26403 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
297768
In FMCSA records since
Jul 29, 1987 (~39y)
Entity
INDIVIDUAL
Owner
RONALD BURNS
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (MILK PRODUCTS)
Fleet size
38 units
Drivers
38
Annual mileage
1,411,886 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (315) 386-4101
Email: [email protected]
Physical
71 FINNEGAN ROAD
CANTON, NY 13617
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
297768
In FMCSA records since
Jul 29, 1987 (~39y)
Entity
INDIVIDUAL
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,411,886 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
1.8%
vs
23.4%
-21.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.5%
vs
6.7%
-5.2 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.38
vs
1.80
-1.42
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 41 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 30 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 95 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.13% | 2.13% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
38
Drivers
38
Inspections
95
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
1.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
30 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
1.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 26,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
2023-10
2026-10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 47 | 2 | 4.3% | Oct 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 71 | |
| Unknown | 20 | |
| Walker Sta | 19 | |
| Trailer | 11 | |
| Walk | 11 | |
| Mack | 6 | |
| Tremcar | 6 | |
| Knnw | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.53 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 1.10 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89308138 | Oct 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | PORT LEYDEN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89027520 | Sep 11, 2026 | NY | 3 | NORTH LAWRENCE NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87455143 | Mar 25, 2026 | NY | 3 | OSWEGATCHIE NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87135661 | Feb 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87132959 | Feb 18, 2026 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87123121 | Feb 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.55E-B, 393.55D2-B, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 87123082 | Feb 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86884406 | Jan 18, 2026 | NY | 3 | ANTWERP NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86513910 | Dec 3, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 86513342 | Dec 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86513273 | Dec 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86431233 | Nov 22, 2025 | NY | 3 | ANTWERP NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86203129 | Oct 25, 2025 | NY | 3 | ANTWERP NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86102666 | Oct 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86102501 | Oct 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86053871 | Oct 9, 2025 | NY | 3 | NORTH LAWRENCE NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86053794 | Oct 9, 2025 | NY | 3 | OSWEGATCHIE NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85863234 | Sep 18, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85846469 | Sep 16, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85837066 | Sep 16, 2025 | NY | 2 | ANTWERP NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 85772234 | Sep 8, 2025 | NY | 2 | PORT LEYDEN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85499423 | Aug 8, 2025 | NY | 2 | NICHOLS NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 85478020 | Aug 7, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 85454736 | Aug 5, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85356124 | Jul 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | PORT LEYDEN NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY4083712100 | May 31, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4004302800 | Oct 12, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3995178000 | Aug 14, 2023 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3994149800 | Jul 18, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3960086400 | Nov 22, 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP44515520 | Jun 10, 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3847863400 | Jul 14, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3840445100 | May 3, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP37561630 | Feb 6, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3783611000 | Apr 11, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP34414460 | Mar 28, 2019 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP32206480 | Sep 4, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP28724570 | Sep 16, 2017 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP27368010 | Apr 26, 2017 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP23358280 | Feb 14, 2016 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP22468350 | Nov 9, 2015 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3557067500 | Jan 1, 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP19712300 | Dec 23, 2014 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP17046340 | Jan 8, 2014 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP13064660 | Jul 26, 2012 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP12172370 | Feb 6, 2012 | NY | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VT000095199G | Jun 13, 2009 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3254027100 | Mar 8, 2008 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NY3215121500 | Mar 2, 2007 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3176621800 | Mar 21, 2006 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERTOWN NY | NY | 26 | 0 |
| PORT LEYDEN NY | NY | 7 | 1 |
| NORTH LAWRENCE NY | NY | 5 | 0 |
| ANTWERP NY | NY | 4 | 1 |
| OSWEGATCHIE NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| GOUVERNEUR NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| HASTINGS NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| ROSSIE NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| ALDIS PARKING LOT | NY | 1 | 0 |
| CANTON NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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