MAX RIEKE & BROTHERS INC
32-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Shawnee, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 328733
- MC
- MC1031337
- Based
- Shawnee, KS
- Contact
- 9136317111 · derrick@maxrieke.com
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects, construction materials, and other: dirt, rock, sand, MAX RIEKE & BROTHERS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Shawnee, KS. 32 power units, 18 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC1031337 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 8, 1991).
Fleet composition on file: 18 owned trucks, 13 owned tractors, 18 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,628 motor carriers operating 32 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 16.12 | 24.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.75 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.63 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 40.10 | 17.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 32-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 328733: 9 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 10, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 |
| Total violations | 17 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Sep 30, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, construction materials, and other: dirt, rock, sand on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,628 peer carriers operating 32 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 4 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 17 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 32 power units on file.
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