Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3686410 ·
John Walter Ritzel Jr
DBA ABILENE GRAVEL WORKS
1 power unitavg 15.3 yrLocal · 1 statesHAWLEY, TX92/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.3 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
9 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
JOHN WALTER RITZEL JR (USDOT 3686410) has a Vektor safety score of 92/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 17, 2021. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. 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 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 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.
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