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QUALITY STRUCTURES LLC
DBA: Express Transport Llc
Richmond, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1713074
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1713074
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 30, 2007
Annual Mileage
324,783 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
167 Hwy 59, Richmond, KS 66067
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rick Gudenkauf
Officer 2
Tim Mccarty
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS7
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
5
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE67DX43817 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF4520X62014868 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7JD476426 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830071542576 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS4BDAY3393 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1TTF4220061078390 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF452C4B3379464 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480DA561221 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6JJ196464 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6GN376610 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antar | Semi-trailer | 58KFC4529FW000295 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 0915000927 | SPRINGFIELD MO | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJA6DE67DX43817 1TTF4520X62014868 |
KS 230669 KS 494159 |
| May 7, 2026 | 9342000168 | OLATHE KS | II | 5 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
3HSDJAPR6GN376610 1TTF4220061078390 |
KS 204601 KS 507964 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | HP02521069 | ANDERSON COUNTY - 003, KS | II | 1 | — | JT CONSTRUCTION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS4BDAY3393 |
KS 196240 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | HP03290213 | RENO COUNTY - 155, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6DE67DX43817 1UYFS2480DA561221 |
KS 230669 KS 667504 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | HP93426214 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6DE67DX43817 1TTF452C4B3379464 |
KS 230669 KS 633145 |
| June 13, 2025 | HP01942332 | GRAY COUNTY - 069, KS | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XPXD49X7JD476426 1TTF4520X62014868 |
KS 247492 KS 494159 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 10, 2025 | HP93425683 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | III | — | — | TRRLINE FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ANTAR |
1XPXD49X7JD476426 58KFC4529FW000295 |
KS 247492 KS 612506 |
| December 30, 2024 | HP03990791 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY, KS | II | — | — | OWN LOAD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKZD49X6JJ196464 13N24830071542576 |
KS 242058 KS 699650 |
| November 8, 2023 | HP04502265 | FORD COUNTY - 057, KS | III | — | — | QS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJA6DE67DX43817 1TTF4520X62014868 |
KS 230669 KS 494159 |
| October 23, 2023 | HP01410435 | SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177, KS | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS4BDAY3393 |
KS 196240 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JT CONSTRUCTION | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| TRRLINE FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| OWN LOAD | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| QS | 1 | November 8, 2023 |
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