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Carrier profile · USDOT 1474131 · MC1244147 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John W Ray

DBA Rays Mowing Backhoe Service · Fairfield, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentUtilitiesConstructionRock,dirt,asphalt
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 838-3855
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,002
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1244147
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 11, 2021Liability (BIPD) · The Cincinnati Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentUtilitiesConstructionRock,dirt,asphalt
Annual mileage
5,002 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1474131
MC / docket
MC-1244147, MC-556562
Legal name
John W Ray
DBA
Rays Mowing Backhoe Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 14, 2006
Last MCS-150
Mar 2, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is John W Ray's USDOT number?

John W Ray's USDOT number is 1474131 and its docket number is MC1244147.

Is John W Ray authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John W Ray's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John W Ray's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 2, 2026.

What insurance does John W Ray carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Cincinnati Insurance Co..

Where is John W Ray located?

John W Ray is located at 1016 E Main St, Fairfield, IL, 62837-2289. Phone: (618) 838-3855.

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