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HME INC
Topeka, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 962203 · MC 476160
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-476160 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC476160
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6E50717
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
962203
MC Number
MC-476160
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2001
Authority Granted
January 5, 2004
Annual Mileage
424,188 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2828 Nw Button Rd, Topeka, KS 66618-1456
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Kevin Rake
Officer 2
Jonny Haas
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 3, 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
KS6
MO3
KY1
MT1
NE1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 678 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
7
Tractor
6
Not Applicable
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2KJ249214 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9623GH730120 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3NR462310 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9624FH725992 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9625FH725970 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9626GH730113 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9629GH730106 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Landoll Corporation | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH660WH461B15243 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 55 ft | 1TKJ055324M036333 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2482XA823261 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3MR455694 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP40X1KR280847 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX7BJ294971 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49XXCD119274 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2JD497149 | 1 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 3272002379 | OBERLIN OH | III | — | — | EPIC STEEL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE |
1XKWD49X3MR455694 1GRDM9620FH725973 |
KS ADJ526 KS 569964 |
| July 31, 2026 | HP05170336 | KS, KS | II | 1 | 1 | HME INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X2JD497149 1GRDM9624FH725992 |
KS 202190 KS 569840 |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | OOSTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | Tires | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | W112007395 | BOONVILLE MO | III | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X3MR455694 1GRDM9626GH730113 |
KS ADJ526 KS 570167 |
| 392.2-SLLOWZ | State/Local Laws - Other work/construction zone violations | |||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 5470003800 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X3NR462310 1GRDM9629GH730106 |
KS 202224 KS 570252 |
| January 16, 2026 | HP93052898 | WABAUNSEE WEST M.C.I.S. #21W, KS | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKWP4EX7BJ294971 1TKJ055324M036333 |
KS 251667 KS 586961 |
| October 8, 2025 | W089002424 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 3 | — | HAAS METAL ENGINEERING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWP40X1KR280847 1UYFS2482XA823261 |
KS ADJ525 KS 644781 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | HP00120495 | OFF RAMP, KS | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X2KJ249214 1GRDM9625FH725970 |
KS 215537 KS 569963 |
| May 19, 2025 | PD83720198 | DOUGLAS COUNTY - 045, KS | II | 3 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XPTD49XXCD119274 1LH660WH461B15243 |
KS 235784 KS AES139 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | HP92181810 | WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22E, KS | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X2KJ249214 1GRDM9623GH730120 |
KS 215537 KS 570248 |
| February 18, 2025 | U206200679 | ARMINGTON MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X2KJ249214 1GRDM9623GH730120 |
KS 215537 KS 570248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EPIC STEEL COMPANY | 1 | October 19, 2026 |
| HAAS METAL ENGINEERING | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| STEEL FRAME ALLIANCE | 1 | February 27, 2024 |
| HASS METAL ENGINEERING | 1 | December 4, 2023 |
| HAAS METAL | 1 | December 4, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 5, 2004 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 31, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| September 11, 2026 | Cargo | Cancel · The Cincinnati Insurance Company |
| August 12, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 11, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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