RUGGED COMPANIES LLC
USDOT 1559135 • DBA: RUGGED COMPANIES • 11361 120TH STREET, MILACA, MN, 56353
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0002662002 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN008266 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2010 | Dec 13, 2011 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962814881 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0002662001 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN294999 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024414 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2016 | Oct 31, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024414 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2016 | Nov 22, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004567 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2011 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN008266 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2010 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN546110 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2006 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN546110 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2006 | Aug 11, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002662002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA962814881 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002662001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN294999 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024414 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2020 | Nov 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024414 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004567 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN008266 | CARGO | Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN008266 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN546110 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN546110 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC580239 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC580239 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC580239 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 |
| MC580239 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 |
| MC580239 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2010 |
| MC580239 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2010 |
| MC580239 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC580239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2006 | — | Unknown |
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
9 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:24C2III-ELDSDN | 24C2III-ELDSDN | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:24C2II-ELDTN | 24C2II-ELDTN | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:30B1-ELDDFR | 30B1-ELDDFR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (36 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINFIELD | IH 039 SB | ...652492 | RUGGED COMPANIES LLC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK RIVER | WB USTH 10 | ...122410 | RUGGED COMPANIES LLC |
| Dec 19, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2013 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records