RAY EQUIPT CORP
DBA: JOHN RAY & SONS
RAY EQUIPT CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, based in Troy, NY. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RAY EQUIPT CORP (USDOT 765250) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/765250/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 5.3% vs peer median 9.8% (better). n=93382 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Clear to review.
Recent changes
- DBA — → JOHN RAY & SONS · Aug 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
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 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JOHN RAY & SONS had 20 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NY (13) and VT (5).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.55(e) (No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Kenwo, and Westm are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,382 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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DBA — JOHN RAY & SONSFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.40 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87954951 | May 26, 2026 | VT | 1 | BENNINGTON BYPASS |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87907117 | May 19, 2026 | VT | 1 | GUILFORD TRUCK CHECK AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 172.328B-HMM, 178.337-9C-HMP, 180.415-HMTMC | No |
| 87847556 | May 13, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 87720931 | Apr 27, 2026 | NY | 2 | CAIRO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87012831 | Feb 4, 2026 | NY | 3 | SELKIRK NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86458872 | Nov 29, 2025 | VT | 2 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86166305 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 1 | QUEENSBURY NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85949190 | Sep 30, 2025 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85903326 | Sep 25, 2025 | NY | 1 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.48A-BIBD, 393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85219995 | Jul 11, 2025 | NY | 1 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85099358 | Jun 25, 2025 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84663772 | May 13, 2025 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84639451 | May 8, 2025 | MA | 1 | H-DEERFIELD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84611373 | May 8, 2025 | NY | 2 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84362983 | Apr 8, 2025 | VT | 2 | FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84236122 | Mar 20, 2025 | US | 1 | FAIR HAVEN VT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83597682 | Jan 7, 2025 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83477198 | Dec 19, 2024 | NY | 2 | SELKIRK NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83476278 | Dec 19, 2024 | NY | 2 | HUDSON NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83236583 | Nov 21, 2024 | VT | 2 | FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82483388 | Aug 22, 2024 | NY | 1 | ny-bethlehem-(exit-22) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(e), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81884585 | Jun 11, 2024 | NY | 2 | HIGHLAND NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81652824 | May 15, 2024 | NY | 2 | MM99 I87 NB |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81012754 | Feb 27, 2024 | NY | 1 | ny-clifton-park-(nb) |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80763615 | Feb 5, 2024 | NY | 2 | CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSP03119570 | Dec 19, 2007 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP03029260 | Nov 30, 2007 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3108903800 | Sep 15, 2004 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3052267000 | Aug 5, 2003 | NY | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSBURY NY | NY | 5 | 0 |
| CLIFTON PARK NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| SELKIRK NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| FAIR HAVEN SCALE HOUSE | VT | 2 | 0 |
| H-DEERFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| CAIRO NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| HIGHLAND NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| HUDSON NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| MM99 I87 NB | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 180.415(b) | Cargo tank test or inspection markings | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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