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RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC
Merriam, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1803434
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
28.6% OOS · 11 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 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1803434
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 20, 2008
Annual Mileage
4,511,030 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5425 Antioch Dr, Merriam, KS 66202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Settles
Officer 2
John Payton
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 4, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
MO4
NE3
KS2
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 361 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Truck
3
Pickup
2
Special Purpose Trailer
2
Car Hauler
1
Dump
1
Semi-trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF7DC1PDF10986 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HY0KDA19386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet C6 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GBJ6C1396F415504 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC3WSEY0NF256018 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC3WSEY7MF216680 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1HTKHPVH3LH266937 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Vermeer BC1500 | Special Purpose Trailer · 16 ft | 1VR2161V1A1002452 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Vermeer BC1500 | Special Purpose Trailer · 16 ft | 1VR2161V4F1006387 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sterling Truck Acterra | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHCHDC65AU57536 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML5GL109838 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1814MR515820 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Towmaster Inc. | Utility Trailer · 16 ft | 4KNUC16278L162264 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Top Hat Industries | Dump · 16 ft | 4R7BD1622NC214444 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 22 ft | 4ZECH2220N1256670 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAXDV9EPFV9996 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W168P7309096 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | HP01620511 | KS, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WSTR |
5KKHAXDV9JLKA6619 |
KS 176407 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 4496002688 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET TOP HAT INDUSTRIES |
1GC3WSEY0NF256018 4R7BD1622NC214444 |
KS 704559 KS 682059 |
| April 20, 2026 | 0249C00975 | VIENNA MD | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W168P7309096 |
VA 51618UA |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | T434000023 | ON IDA ST, 351 FEET NORTH FROM, NE | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHCHDC65AU57536 |
NE APK559 |
| March 17, 2026 | 0113000021 | OVERLAND PARK KS | II | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET LOAD TRAIL |
1GC3WSEY7MF216680 4ZECH2220N1256670 |
KS 701889 KS 180559 |
| March 2, 2026 | 4496002367 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVH3LH266937 |
KS 694926 |
| July 23, 2025 | T137003154 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | 2 | 1 | RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VERMEER |
3HAMMMML5GL109838 1VR2161V1A1002452 |
NE APK563 NE NONE |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | T460000064 | ON US HWY 6, 41 FEET WEST OF M, NE | III | 2 | 1 | RYAN LAWN & TREE INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TOWMASTER INC. |
1FDUF5HY0KDA19386 4KNUC16278L162264 |
NE APK564 NE XXA358 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | HP04472540 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173, KS | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BAND |
1FDNF7DC1PDF10986 4FMUS1814MR515820 |
KS 721494 KS 679987 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | 4496000811 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET VERMEER |
1GBJ6C1396F415504 1VR2161V4F1006387 |
KS 157782 KS 598700 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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