MICHAEL G RUTER II
DBA: RNR TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHAEL G RUTER II (USDOT 1348026) 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): MICHAEL G RUTER II (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1348026/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178006 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC704619ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
MICHAEL G RUTER II is a motor carrier based in MOUNT MORRIS, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1348026. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MICHAEL G RUTER II is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Mount Morris, IL. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (2) and IL (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.3% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Dorsey, and Mac are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83861863 | Feb 11, 2025 | IA | 2 | HWY 61 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17C, 393.45B2, 393.9 | No |
| 83002358 | Oct 24, 2024 | IL | 3 | 2 LANE - ONE WAY - MUNICIPAL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81842243 | Jun 7, 2024 | IA | 2 | HWY 151 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79979893 | Oct 10, 2023 | IL | 3 | IL RTE 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79806356 | Sep 27, 2023 | IL | 3 | IL RTE 2 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a) | No |
| 79663113 | Sep 14, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-57, TROOP 7 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 391.49(j) | No |
| 79558740 | Aug 31, 2023 | IL | 3 | il-006---carlock---i-74-e/b |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78306439 | Apr 7, 2023 | IL | 2 | il-i-294-n/b | — | 2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| IL0001056228 | Oct 13, 2005 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2010 | MC704619-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 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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| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8934533 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8934533 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978101932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978101932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN630836 | CARGO | — | Feb 18, 2010 | Apr 25, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN630836 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 18, 2010 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| IL RTE 2 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 151 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 61 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 2 LANE - ONE WAY - MUNICIPAL | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57, TROOP 7 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC704619
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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8 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify MICHAEL G RUTER II
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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