PONDEROSA RANCH INC

DBA: PONDEROSA RANCH

USDOT 772916 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Company officer: GARY BURIVAL Company officer 2: JOYCE BURIVAL Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Based in O'NEILL, NE Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

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Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: GARY BURIVAL
Company officer 2: JOYCE BURIVAL
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
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TruckCodex risk summary — PONDEROSA RANCH INC (USDOT 772916)
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): GARY BURIVAL (Company officer); JOYCE BURIVAL (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 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/772916/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89176 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 772916
In FMCSA records since Sep 23, 1998 (~27y)
Company officer GARY BURIVAL
Company officer 2 JOYCE BURIVAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 865,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
87976 HWY 281
O'NEILL, NE 68763
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 772916
In FMCSA records since Sep 23, 1998 (~27y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 865,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.65 vs 1.80 -1.15
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 10 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 40 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 20 20 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 10%
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
10
Drivers
8
Inspections
40
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PONDEROSA RANCH INC is a motor carrier based in O'NEILL, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 772916. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 8 drivers, with 40 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.

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.

Carrier overview

PONDEROSA RANCH INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 8 drivers, based in O'Neill, NE. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 6% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (16) and IA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (73.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Wilx, Peterbilt, and Freightliner 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%).

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

Compared against 89,176 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,176 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
9.5%
Median across 89,176 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +40.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

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
Nebraska (NE) 18 1 5.6% Jun 29, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 1 100.0% Dec 6, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Nov 11, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Wilson 24
Peterbilt 16
Freightliner 12
Wils 4
Mack 2
Mack Truck 2
Timpte 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 2.97 3 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 7.57 8 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 (40 rows) View all 40 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88269604 Jun 29, 2026 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG2 No
88181597 Jun 18, 2026 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88048525 Jun 4, 2026 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87885533 May 18, 2026 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87734177 May 1, 2026 NE 3 CHAMBERS NE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 2-SLLS3 No
87592970 Apr 16, 2026 NE 3 FREMONT NE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 2-SLLEWG1 No
87572993 Apr 14, 2026 NE 1 INMAN SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 3A1-BOS, 45D-BAAL, 48A-BIBD Yes
87486967 Apr 2, 2026 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86995511 Feb 9, 2026 NE 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
86967355 Feb 5, 2026 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86290567 Nov 11, 2025 SD 4
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85274961 Jul 21, 2025 NE 3 INMAN SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84643318 May 12, 2025 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84479069 Apr 22, 2025 NE 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWG2 No
84209087 Mar 24, 2025 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
83811089 Feb 7, 2025 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2DL No
83343973 Dec 6, 2024 IA 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C, 393.11TL Yes
83289767 Dec 2, 2024 NE 3 INMAN SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83136366 Nov 12, 2024 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82243415 Jul 28, 2024 NE 3 INMAN SCALE
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81984426 Jun 27, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81924631 Jun 19, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81815158 Jun 6, 2024 NE 3 INMAN SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81387109 Apr 18, 2024 NE 3 INMAN SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80990867 Feb 29, 2024 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0200027923 May 17, 2000 NE 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
INMAN SCALE NE 12 1
CHAMBERS NE NE 1 0
FREMONT NE NE 1 0
LAUREL SCALE NE 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PONDEROSA RANCH 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC

Is PONDEROSA RANCH INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PONDEROSA RANCH INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 772916 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC's safety rating?
PONDEROSA RANCH INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PONDEROSA RANCH INC had?
40 roadside inspections are on file for PONDEROSA RANCH 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC's out-of-service rate?
PONDEROSA RANCH 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC based?
PONDEROSA RANCH INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 87976 HWY 281, O'NEILL, Nebraska 68763. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PONDEROSA RANCH INC have valid operating authority?
PONDEROSA RANCH 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC operate?
PONDEROSA RANCH INC self-reports 10 power units and 8 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 PONDEROSA RANCH INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for PONDEROSA RANCH 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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