Ron Lawrence and Son Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 224415 · Modesto, CA 95354-4027 · 2095210395

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/11/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ron Lawrence and Son Transport INC (DOT# 224415) in Modesto, California has 149 inspections on record with 164 violations and a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

149 Inspections
26.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
21 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 26.8%
Carrier: 26.8% (40 of 149) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (3 of 149) National: 6.4%
28% OOS rate better than 28% of carriers in California
13% crash rate better than 13% of carriers in California

Violation Categories · 164 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

164 total violations across 149 inspections
43 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
97
Unsafe Driving
53
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
3

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 66 (44%) Level 2: 41 (28%) Level 3: 28 (19%) Level 5: 14 (9%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/11/2026 CA 2 1 0
02/26/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/20/2026 CA 1 4 0
01/15/2026 CA 1 0 0
12/18/2025 CA 1 0 0
12/02/2025 CA 3 0 0
12/01/2025 CA 2 0 0
11/19/2025 CA 3 0 0
11/12/2025 CA 1 0 0
10/24/2025 CA 1 1 0

Crash History · 3 records

2 injury crashes
26-MAR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-MAR-24 CA 0 1 0
10-DEC-24 CA 0 1 0
07-APR-25 CA 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC154268
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Southlake Specialty Insurance Company $750 02/13/2026
CARGO Agcs Marine Insurance Company N/A 12/01/2010

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 21
Drivers 21
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/29/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20260224 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,648,881
Address 532 Beard Ave, Modesto, CA 95354-4027

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Resources

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