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FRIENDS TRUCKING

1536 RD F · Lakin, KS 67860

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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 Sep 4, 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 Kansas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: KS (21), NE (1). Home base: Lakin, Kansas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.63 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 11.73 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 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
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× 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 23

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× 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
  • 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× 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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