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Freight Carrier · Lakin, KS

FRIENDS TRUCKING

Name: FRIENDS TRUCKING
Address: 1536 RD F, LAKIN, KS, 67860, US
Telephone: (620) 521-8730

1536 RD F · Lakin, KS 67860

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #569322
USDOT #1525959 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FRIENDS TRUCKING is a Lakin, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-569322 and their USDOT number is 1525959.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/18/2026 · last updated Jul 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name FRANCISCA RANGEL
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/18/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 476,361 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: KS (20), NE (1). Home base: Lakin, Kansas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.1 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 10.22 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

21
Total
9
Clean
12
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDPBC-MT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket is cracked more than 20% of the distance across the metal in the direction of the crack1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.50B-BBrake - Insufficient vacuum reserve to permit one full brake application after the engine is shut off1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FRIENDS TRUCKING
1536 RD F
LAKIN, KS 67860

Mailing Address

FRANCISCA RANGEL
106 N 9TH ST
GARDEN CITY, KS 67846

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 2

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Locations

Location on Map

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