Ryan Lawn And Tree INC
Merriam, KS
Profile data updated Jun 22, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
361
Power Units
384
Drivers
FMCSA since 2008 (17 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2008. Based in Merriam, KS, they operate a fleet of 361 power units with 17 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ryan Lawn And Tree INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 79 | 282 | 0 | 361 |
| Trailers | 220 | 0 | 0 | 220 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ryan Lawn And Tree INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 17
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,511,030 miles (2025)
Driver Information
384
Total Drivers
17
CDL Drivers
380
Interstate Drivers
4
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC
9 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Chevrolet, Vermeer, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 9 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 5 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 14.3% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 64% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 36% |
Trailers (5 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 5 |
| Load-eaz T | 1 |
| Towr | 1 |
| Band | 1 |
| Vermeer Mf | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Special Purpose Trailer | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Car Hauler Trailer | 1 |
| 22 ft | 1 |
| 1 axle | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 2 | 14% |
| Vermeer | 2 | 14% |
| Ford | 2 | 14% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 7% |
| Sterling Truck | 1 | 7% |
| Load Trail | 1 | 7% |
| GM | 1 | 7% |
| International | 1 | 7% |
| Towmaster Inc. | 1 | 7% |
| Band | 1 | 7% |
| Western Star | 1 | 7% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (14 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51618UA | VA | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| APK559 | NE | Strg STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 701889 | KS | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 180559 | KS | Load-eaz T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 694926 | KS | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| APK563 | NE | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| NONE | NE | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| APK564 | NE | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| XXA358 | NE | Towr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| 721494 | KS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 679987 | KS | Band SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 157782 | KS | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| 598700 | KS | Vermeer Mf SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| 170177 | KS | Western St STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: KS (8) · NE (5) · VA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 14)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
9
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+17.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/30/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2026 | MO | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 05/14/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | KS | Full | 3 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | KS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/04/2025 | MO | KANSAS CITY, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC's authority currently active?
RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC been in business?
RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2008, making their authority approximately 17 years, 11 months old.
Where is RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC located?
RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC is physically located at 5425 ANTIOCH DR, MERRIAM, KS 66202.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NE, KS, MO. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 383.23A2-LCDLN — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-23 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-05-14 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-02 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), RYAN LAWN AND TREE INC was cited for 5 violations, of which 2 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (3)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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