MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC
DBA: MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC (USDOT 315975) 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): RODNEY YOUNG (Company officer); MICHELLE ADAMS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/315975/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.9% vs peer median 17.55% (better). n=3763 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 224 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 25 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 87 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 52 | 52 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.92% | 5.77% | 0% |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC is a corporation based in PARK CITY, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 315975. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 227 power units and 269 drivers, with 87 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.9%. 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.
MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC is a large fleet, operating 227 power units and 269 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Park City, KS. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 65% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (25) and KS (10), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 227 power units (large fleet) and 269 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,763 ACTIVE carriers operating 113–341 power units (±50% of this carrier's 227 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 1.59 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (87 rows) View all 87 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88081845 | Jun 9, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87955892 | May 26, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87910434 | May 20, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87841401 | May 12, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87762009 | May 5, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43D-B, 393.43DBMA, 395.8F1-HOSM | Yes |
| 87560873 | Apr 13, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87440439 | Mar 30, 2026 | NE | 1 | MM81 RT 281 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87213097 | Mar 3, 2026 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86897503 | Jan 20, 2026 | IN | 2 | LIBERTY IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 172.400A3-HML | No |
| 86787581 | Jan 12, 2026 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 86715849 | Jan 6, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86685945 | Dec 30, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86519194 | Dec 9, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86519173 | Dec 9, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 177.801-HMHCNP | No |
| 86413245 | Nov 24, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86030230 | Oct 13, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85952419 | Oct 3, 2025 | NE | 1 | ne-on-state-hwy-57,-0-feet--of-mi |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLL, 393.95F, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85890034 | Sep 25, 2025 | OK | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85848839 | Sep 21, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85790759 | Sep 16, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85556589 | Aug 21, 2025 | NE | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85233569 | Jul 16, 2025 | NE | 1 | CULBERTSON PORT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 85179789 | Jul 9, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85102046 | Jun 30, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-johnson-county---091 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84913842 | Jun 4, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501464255 | Jan 16, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2023E26770 | Oct 23, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0221013072 | Feb 12, 2021 | NE | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000082855 | Nov 19, 2019 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000081967 | Oct 16, 2019 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA900348500X | Jan 4, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0218027239 | Jul 3, 2018 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2018E16715 | Jun 7, 2018 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0186039633 | Mar 7, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA801522500X | Jan 8, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000071036 | Dec 6, 2017 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0166143418 | Oct 7, 2016 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0216039445 | Sep 19, 2016 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2016E14066 | Jul 1, 2016 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0167036384 | Jun 24, 2016 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0216003004 | Jan 13, 2016 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2014E08085 | Jun 25, 2014 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000047641 | Aug 28, 2012 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0210048683 | Oct 25, 2010 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2010E02340 | Jun 17, 2010 | KS | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000029942 | Apr 24, 2008 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0206024175 | May 30, 2006 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000015340 | Jun 7, 2005 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2004009000 | Mar 30, 2004 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000000771 | Apr 16, 2002 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 7 | 1 |
| INMAN SCALE | NE | 6 | 0 |
| SHAWNEE COUNTY | KS | 2 | 1 |
| NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | 2 | 0 |
| NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUND | NE | 2 | 0 |
| NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 6 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| LIBERTY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CREIGHTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 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 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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