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Carrier profile · USDOT 3686410 · Updated 06/13/2026

JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR

DBA ABILENE GRAVEL WORKS

1 power unitsavg 15.3 yrLocal · 1 statesHAWLEY, TX
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
Call dispatch(325) 665-7753Email dispatchABILENEGRAVELWORKS@YAHOO.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 5 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMCS-150 census data outdated
Operating authority5 yr active
since 2021
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.3 yr

Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 5-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR safe to work with?

Is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR safe to load? JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR (USDOT 3686410) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in HAWLEY, TX, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 8 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (92/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
JWJOHN WALTER RITZEL JR 92
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Frequently asked

What is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR's USDOT number?

JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR's USDOT number is 3686410.

Is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR is active in the FMCSA register.

What is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR's safety record?

JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 92/100 (tier: clear).

How big is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR's fleet?

JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR based?

JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR is based in HAWLEY, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.