MICHAEL J RUPPERT
USDOT 2117159 • DBA: RUPPERT INK • 36247 RD 747, HAYES CENTER, NE, 69032
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP34191A | ON FILE | Jan 5, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7845714 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2011 | Apr 13, 2012 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0039467 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2013 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0036856 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7845714 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2011 | Mar 6, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP34191A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0039467 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0036856 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7845714 | CARGO | Apr 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7845714 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-737924 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-737924 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC737924 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 8, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC737924 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 8, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC737924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 |
| MC737924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 |
| MC737924 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 2011 | REVOKED | Mar 12, 2014 |
| MC737924 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 2011 | REVOKED | Mar 12, 2014 |
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 • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | 85140906 | Roadside | NE | Level 2 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84441675 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82978732 | DOWNS | KS | Level 2 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 81902653 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80255345 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 79795741 | PHILLIPS COUNTY - 147 | KS | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 79006891 | BROADWATER | NE | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records