NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC (USDOT 114609) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ROBERT RUSHLO (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNION INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/114609/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceUNION INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Dec 31, 2024
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1667463ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 83 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC is a corporation based in FRANKENMUTH, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 114609. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 30 power units and 31 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 31 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Frankenmuth, MI. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (4) and OH (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 31 drivers; Kenworth, International, and Dm utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,895 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.91 | 1 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 15.33 | 15 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87896155 | May 19, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87793137 | May 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85414358 | Aug 4, 2025 | OH | 3 | JACKSON OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84549713 | Apr 24, 2025 | MN | 1 | RED LAKE FALLS MN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 83931447 | Feb 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-294 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83730209 | Jan 28, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11B-CSLRR | No |
| 83699927 | Jan 23, 2025 | OH | 3 | SANDUSKY OH |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82266820 | Jul 31, 2024 | MI | 3 | CLIO REST AREA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82036806 | Jul 3, 2024 | MI | 3 | NORTHBOUND |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81758016 | May 29, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80719825 | Jan 29, 2024 | MI | 1 | I-96 @ IRP LOT |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 392.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80638747 | Jan 17, 2024 | MI | 2 | SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79983021 | Oct 20, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-us12-@-dennings-rd |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78830836 | Jun 7, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-us12-@-m49-s |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78620157 | May 12, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-e/bi69@bowman |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78544033 | May 3, 2023 | MI | 3 | M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0243073210 | Apr 30, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002899896 | May 23, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002762688 | Dec 12, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0223171959 | Sep 15, 2022 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002183233 | Jan 13, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002140686 | Nov 19, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001600642 | Jan 19, 2019 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072156620 | Feb 20, 2018 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0008842214 | Jan 10, 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0008364453 | Jun 11, 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0118011401 | Jan 14, 2011 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0008932785 | Mar 17, 2008 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0006731193 | Jul 5, 2007 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0000771256 | Jan 5, 2005 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI000908002A | Aug 17, 2000 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI001487418B | Apr 8, 1994 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 10, 2024 | MC1667463 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 30, 2024 | MC1667463-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| UNION INSURANCE CO. | 3322613 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 31, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | REPLACED |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Nov 12, 2024 | NAME CHANGED |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | REPLACED |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | XCP9001357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2024
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Sep 30, 2024
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Dec 31, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-294 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CLIO REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| I-96 @ IRP LOT | MI | 1 | 1 |
| M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT | MI | 1 | 0 |
| NORTHBOUND | MI | 1 | 0 |
| SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| RED LAKE FALLS MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| JACKSON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| SANDUSKY OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1667463
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNION INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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16 inspections
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16 reportable crashes
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How to verify NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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