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RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC

USDOT 631228 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Produce +6 more Based in MAYER, MN Grade A · 100
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
Coverage resumed · Aug 12, 2014
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 13, 2014
Policy effective · Sep 19, 2023
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 554 days Feb 4, 2013 → Aug 12, 2014
  • Common (Property) gap · 548 days Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Aug 13, 2014
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 28.6% vs 23.4% national (+5.2 pts).
  • 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Driveaway / Towaway
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 631228)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 554 days — Feb 4, 2013 → Aug 12, 2014
  • Common (Property) gap · 548 days — Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Aug 13, 2014
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 28.6% vs 23.4% national (+5.2 pts).
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/631228/
As of: Jul 24, 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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 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
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 631228
In FMCSA records since Feb 23, 1996 (~30y)
MC / docket MC324880
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Produce, Intermodal Containers, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 563,827 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (612) 816-8200
Email: [email protected]
Physical
14390 50TH ST
MAYER, MN 55360
Mailing
PO BOX 145
MAYER, MN 55360
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 631228
In FMCSA records since Feb 23, 1996 (~30y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 563,827 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.73 vs 1.80 -1.07
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 7 0
Trailers 12 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 26 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 11 11 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
10
Inspections
26
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in MAYER, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 631228. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 10 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.

Carrier overview

RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Mayer, MN. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 8% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (3) and WI (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 11, 2013 to Aug 13, 2014 (548 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 4, 2013 to Aug 12, 2014 (554 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Hours of Service
3 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 3 0 0.0% Oct 13, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 2 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jan 29, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% Aug 1, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Apr 28, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Feb 3, 2026
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Mar 2, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 8
Kenworth 6
Stoughton 6
Great Dane 3
Utility 3
Peterbilt 2
Vang 2
Wabash National 2
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 1 — 0.13 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.38 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 5.40 5 — 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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87720018 Apr 28, 2026 TN 3 MANCHESTER TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1678 · 2HSCHAPR95C139289
0 — No
86956142 Feb 3, 2026 MS 2 JACKSON CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB6155 · 1XKZD49X9MJ439320
1 396.17C-PI No
86062296 Oct 13, 2025 WI 3 SOUTH RANGE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB3982 · 3AKJHHDR4LSLP9539
0 — No
85770224 Sep 11, 2025 WI 2 SPARTA WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB6155 · 1XKZD49X9MJ439320
0 — No
84027977 Mar 2, 2025 IL 3 il-i-39-s/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA4818 · 1FUPDSZB8WP892901
0 — No
83875373 Feb 10, 2025 MN 3 CLOQUET MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB3982 · 3AKJHHDR4LSLP9539
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83840915 Feb 10, 2025 KS 3 ks-coffey-county---031
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3907 · 1XKYD49X4JJ210549
3 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN No
83740069 Jan 29, 2025 IA 2 ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB3982 · 3AKJHHDR4LSLP9539
0 — No
83650285 Jan 13, 2025 MN 3 SAGINAW MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU9611 · 3AKJHHDR9LSMH2679
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
82389446 Aug 8, 2024 WI 3 SOUTH RANGE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU5003 · 3AKJHHDR4LSLP9539
1 392.2 No
82301033 Aug 1, 2024 OK 3 WILLIS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 231853 · 1XP5DB9X7XD489942
1 392.2 No
82146318 Jul 17, 2024 AR 3 VAN BUREN AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU0129 · 1FUJGHDV3FLGE4370
1 392.2 No
81993325 Jun 27, 2024 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU5195 · 1XKAD49X85J087930
2 392.2 No
82493465 Jun 24, 2024 MN 1 MOORHEAD MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU0129 · 1FUJGHDV3FLGE4370
10 393.207(a), 393.75(a)(3), 395.32(b) Yes
81228695 Mar 28, 2024 IA 1 ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU5195 · 1XKAD49X85J087930
7 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 396.17(c) Yes
81244273 Mar 27, 2024 MN 3 CLOQUET MN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU5003 · 4V4NC9EH5HN958103
1 392.2 No
81060666 Mar 6, 2024 MN 2 CARLTON WEIGH STATION
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3907 · 1XKYD49X4JJ210549
2 393.78, 393.9(a) No
80107892 Nov 7, 2023 MN 1 PAYNESVILLE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3907 · 1XKYD49X4JJ210549
3 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2 Yes
79907732 Oct 12, 2023 MN 3 RED RIVER WEIGH STATION
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU9611 · 1XPBDP9X3FD266473
1 392.2 No
79160656 Jul 17, 2023 SD 3 JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 12AN8T · 3HSDZAPR2JN434745
0 — No
78672560 May 19, 2023 SD 3 SISSETONSD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 12AN8T · 3HSDZAPR2JN434745
0 — No
78680545 May 16, 2023 SD 3 JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 12AN8T · 3HSDZAPR2JN434745
0 — No
78544228 May 4, 2023 MN 3 FOREST LAKE SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3907 · 1XKYD49X4JJ210549
3 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) No
78367347 Apr 17, 2023 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA4103 · 1NPXGGGG90D308498
0 — No
78353330 Apr 11, 2023 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0241770046 Jun 25, 2024 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2022578262 Dec 15, 2022 AR 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX5NJFHQE1SN Jan 18, 2020 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000059888 Oct 10, 2015 MO 1 7 Yes No Fatal
VA0152735301 Sep 29, 2015 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
ND0000316405 Nov 20, 2014 ND 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0008873996 Aug 30, 2007 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0061180238 Apr 28, 2006 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0001632419 Aug 31, 2005 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC324880
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 13, 2014 MC324880-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT08564A 91X $1,000,000 Sep 19, 2023 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 249967001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 2022 Sep 19, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP12909A BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 2014 Oct 24, 2022 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP12909A BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 2014 Sep 19, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP12213A BIPD/Primary — Aug 12, 2014 Sep 19, 2014 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 554 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 4, 2013 to Aug 12, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP09505C BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2012 Feb 4, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP02311C CARGO — Aug 24, 2005 Aug 24, 2005 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP09505C CARGO — Aug 24, 2005 Aug 24, 2005 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP09505C CARGO — Aug 24, 2005 Sep 11, 2014 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP09505C BIPD/Primary — Aug 24, 2005 Jan 1, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP02311A CARGO — Sep 1, 2001 Aug 24, 2005 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP02311A BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2001 Aug 24, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN275459 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 1999 Sep 1, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN275459 CARGO — Sep 1, 1999 Sep 1, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP70367A CARGO — Aug 28, 1997 Sep 1, 1999 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP70367A BIPD/Primary — Aug 28, 1997 Sep 1, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 19, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Oct 24, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Sep 19, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Sep 19, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Sep 11, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Aug 13, 2014
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Feb 11, 2013
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 548 days (through Aug 13, 2014)
  10. Feb 4, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  11. Feb 4, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 554 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 12, 2014)
  12. Jan 9, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jan 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  14. Aug 24, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Aug 24, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  16. Aug 24, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  17. Sep 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Sep 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
395.32(b) Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time Hours of Service 2 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS 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 RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC

Is RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 631228 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 RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC had? ▾
26 roadside inspections are on file for RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS 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 RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (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 RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC based? ▾
RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14390 50TH ST, MAYER, Minnesota 55360. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC324880). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC self-reports 12 power units and 10 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 RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RATZLAFF MOTOR EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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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