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WARD RUGH INCORPORATED

ELLENSBURG, WA

USDOT 143934 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: COREY ROGERS Company officer 2: ANDREW SCHMIDT General Freight Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Based in ELLENSBURG, WA Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 23, 2022
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: COREY ROGERS
Company officer 2: ANDREW SCHMIDT
Cargo: General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — WARD RUGH INCORPORATED (USDOT 143934)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): COREY ROGERS (Company officer); ANDREW SCHMIDT (Company officer 2)
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:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/143934/
As of: Jul 25, 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 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67548 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 143934
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC113587
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer COREY ROGERS
Company officer 2 ANDREW SCHMIDT
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 15 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 340,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (509) 925-2827
Email: [email protected]
Physical
610 W. UNIVERSITY WAY
ELLENSBURG, WA 98926
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 143934
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 340,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 15 0 0
Trailers 99 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 11 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 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%).

Power Units
15
Drivers
8
Inspections
11
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WARD RUGH INCORPORATED is a corporation based in ELLENSBURG, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 143934. 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 15 power units and 8 drivers, with 11 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.

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.

Carrier overview

WARD RUGH INCORPORATED is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Ellensburg, WA. Across 5 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 contract and common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 17% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (5 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; International, Marquez mf, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 67,548 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,548 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 67,548 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +54.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 5 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 9
Unknown 5
Comet Corp 2
Marquez Mf 2
Brown Trai 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 1.84 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 4.71 5 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87355231 Mar 18, 2026 WA 1 VANTAGE WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA D60122H · 1HSCUAPR5BJ279087
2 393.207F-SLAS, 393.45D-B No
87307915 Mar 12, 2026 WA 3 OTHELLO WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA D74894E · 2HSCWAPR99C059390
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85773202 Sep 10, 2025 WA 3 OTHELLO WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C88294V · 3HSDZAPR1JN424207
0 — No
84066132 Mar 6, 2025 WA 3 GRANDVIEW WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA D74601E · 3HSDZAPR3LN809707
2 392.2-SLLSR No
83322822 Dec 4, 2024 WA 2 VANTAGE WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C88294V · 3HSDZAPR1JN424207
0 — No
81325859 Mar 29, 2024 WA 3 ELLENSBURG WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C85651X · 3HSDZAPR5LN809708
1 392.9(a) No
81137796 Mar 19, 2024 WA 2 ELLENSBURG WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA B45962C · 2HSCNAPR42C036768
3 393.110B2I-C, 393.11A1-LSLMWR Yes
80985228 Feb 27, 2024 WA 2 ELLENSBURG WA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA B45962C · 2HSCNAPR42C036768
2 396.3A1-BALR, 393.100B-C Yes
79447159 Aug 17, 2023 WA 2 WB I90
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C10731D · 1HSCUAPR3BJ279086
1 393.100(c) Yes
78650799 May 17, 2023 WA 3 wa-vantage,-wa
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
WA C69926K · 3HSDZAPR3LN809707
0 — No
78345374 Apr 10, 2023 WA 2 WB I90 — 2 393.9(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000E496661 Dec 21, 2015 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0002726192 Apr 13, 2009 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000649126 Dec 4, 1998 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000452131 Nov 15, 1994 WA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC113587
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY 152201-1426949 34 — Nov 23, 2022 On file ACTIVE
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY 152201-1426949 91X $1,000,000 Nov 23, 2022 On file ACTIVE
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CPP 1291361 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2022 Nov 23, 2022 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CPP 1291361 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2022 Apr 28, 2023 CANCELLED
MUTUAL OF ENUMCLAW INSURANCE CO. CPP0016236 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2014 Jul 1, 2022 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2313345R BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2006 Aug 8, 2014 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2313345R BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2006 Jul 1, 2014 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2313345R CARGO — Jul 1, 2006 Aug 8, 2014 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2313345 CARGO — Aug 1, 2002 Jul 1, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2313345 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Jul 1, 2006 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PSP 201232 CARGO — Jul 1, 1997 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PSP 201232 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1997 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6CMP9424497 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1992 Aug 9, 1997 CANCELLED
TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6CMP9424497 CARGO — Jul 1, 1992 Aug 9, 1997 CANCELLED
TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6CMP9424497 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1992 Jul 1, 1997 REPLACED
RELIANCE INSURANCE CO/UNITED PACIFIC INSURANC UP0342001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1985 Jul 1, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 28, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Apr 12, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Nov 23, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MUTUAL OF ENUMCLAW INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Aug 8, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  7. Aug 8, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jul 25, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jul 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jul 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  11. Nov 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Aug 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  13. Sep 29, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Aug 9, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Aug 9, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jul 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RELIANCE INSURANCE CO/UNITED PACIFIC INSURANC
  17. Jul 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRADERS AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. May 7, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Mar 1, 1989
    authority
    REJECTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jul 16, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Jan 18, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Jan 23, 1979
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ELLENSBURG WA WA 3 2
OTHELLO WA WA 2 0
VANTAGE WA WA 2 0
WB I90 WA 2 2
GRANDVIEW WA WA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.100(c) Failure to prevent cargo shifting Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify WARD RUGH INCORPORATED

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about WARD RUGH INCORPORATED

Is WARD RUGH INCORPORATED an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WARD RUGH INCORPORATED is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 143934 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WARD RUGH INCORPORATED's safety rating? ▾
WARD RUGH INCORPORATED is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has WARD RUGH INCORPORATED had? ▾
11 roadside inspections are on file for WARD RUGH INCORPORATED in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WARD RUGH INCORPORATED's out-of-service rate? ▾
WARD RUGH INCORPORATED's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WARD RUGH INCORPORATED based? ▾
WARD RUGH INCORPORATED reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 610 W. UNIVERSITY WAY, ELLENSBURG, Washington 98926. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WARD RUGH INCORPORATED have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. WARD RUGH INCORPORATED holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC113587). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WARD RUGH INCORPORATED operate? ▾
WARD RUGH INCORPORATED self-reports 15 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WARD RUGH INCORPORATED had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WARD RUGH INCORPORATED in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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