RUOTSALA CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 1312805 • E5299 HANNU RD, IRONWOOD, MI, 49938
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1024221 | REVOKED | Jan 24, 2022 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPREME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A3283254 | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2021 | Jul 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPREME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A3283254 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 22, 2019 | Jan 24, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SUPREME INSURANCE COMPANY | A3283254 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | SUPREME INSURANCE COMPANY | A3283254 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1024221 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1024221 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1024221 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC1024221 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 31, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC1024221 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 24, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86548558 | ASHLAND WI | WI | Level 2 | MIDSOTA FULL TRAILER | 8 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 85073752 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 84960319 | MERCER WI | WI | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84955528 | MANITOWISH WATERS WI | WI | Level 2 | CATERPILLA STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.203A-CBP, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84756383 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 83039132 | SAGOLA | MI | Level 3 | KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2WG, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 82204758 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 80522076 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79854655 | RAMSAY RD | MI | Level 2 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 79842327 | CRYSTAL FALLS | MI | Level 2 | FORES SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2, 391.11(b)(5), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| May 23, 2023 | 78730583 | IRONWOOD | MI | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.209(d) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BESSEMER TWP | US 2 | ...260540 | RUOTSALA CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Oct 27, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records