RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1391 • 200 S MARION ROAD, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-064732 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 1998 | Mar 3, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206503 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS ZO0575 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206502 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206501 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206500 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2009 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS ZO0575 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS ZO0575 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2007 | Mar 3, 2009 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2005 | Mar 3, 2009 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L31128 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7270122534 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7270122534 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ACP BA 7200122534 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1998 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9CD76 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 1998 | Jan 20, 1998 |
| ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7200122534 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1997 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9 CD76 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1994 | Jan 20, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIP9-CD76 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 1988 | Jan 21, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206503 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206502 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206501 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS ZO0575 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS ZO0575 | CARGO | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 3, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2009 | Mar 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L31128 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS ZO0575 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L31128 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7270122534 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7270122534 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ACP BA 7200122534 | CARGO | Nov 4, 2005 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ACP BA 7200122534 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2005 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CIP9-CD76 | CARGO | Jan 21, 1998 | Jan 21, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9CD76 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 1998 | Jan 20, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 CD76 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 1998 | Jan 20, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-064732 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-064732 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC064732 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC064732 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 6, 1998 | REVOKED | Mar 3, 2009 |
| MC064732 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC064732 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 1984 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 1998 |
| MC064732 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 15, 1982 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 1998 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 110 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817(e)(2) | 177.817(e)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(e)(1) | 177.817(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (110 inspections)
Showing 50 of 110
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPENCER | US 18 W AND 320TH ST AND US 18 | ...MM7206 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | 219TH AVE | ...MM7206 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 27, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I635 | ...UN7000 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 22, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARSHALL | MNTH 19 | ...VD0418 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80 MILE MARKER 100. | ...UC9211 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 2, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | CST SWOPE PKWY | ...HZ1163 | RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2016 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2011 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2011 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2009 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2007 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2006 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2023-0006-US0227 | May 5, 2023 | 382.215; 383.37(a) | $13,770 | Carrier |
| SD-2022-0021-US0227 | May 16, 2022 | 177.800(c); 382.501(b) | $9,920 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events