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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 3, 2025 · Docket MC024741.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 476 days (since Jan 27, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

RUDDY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3002311 Active Based in NASHVILLE, TN

RUDDY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in NASHVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3002311. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

RUDDY EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Nashville, TN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
1
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (2) and GA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (95.0% of violations); top code 393.48A-BIHE (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 6 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ford, Kauf, and Kaufman are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jan 27, 2025 (476 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 6.67 vs 1.80 +4.87
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
2817 WEST END AVENUE STE #126-356
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Phone: 6298883141
Registration
USDOT 3002311
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 195,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 17, 2023 to May 6, 2024 (202 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 11, 2023 to Apr 29, 2024 (201 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 2 0 0.0% Sep 18, 2024
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Nov 15, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 3
Kauf 2
Big Tex 1
Dodge 1
Kaufman 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83222317 Nov 15, 2024 GA 1 ga-south-fulton--ga
FORD OTHER
18 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSI No
82715422 Sep 18, 2024 NC 1 STATESVILLE
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82497489 Aug 26, 2024 NC 1 nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i-
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.95(a) No
79058154 Jul 3, 2023 SC 3 I-77 SB ROADSIDE
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009677811 Nov 15, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Feb 3, 2025 MC024741 Common REVOKED Oct 17, 2023
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 19, 2017 MC24741-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA980577859 BIPD/Primary Apr 29, 2024 Jan 27, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 201 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 11, 2023 to Apr 29, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 451337001 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2022 Oct 11, 2023 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA 0655990 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2019 Jun 15, 2022 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA 0655990 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2019 Jul 7, 2022 CANCELLED
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) 03TRM028558-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2018 May 5, 2019 CANCELLED
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) 03TRM028558-01 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2018 Aug 14, 2018 NAME CHANGED
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) 03TRM028558-01 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2018 Jul 11, 2018 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA 6157565 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2017 May 5, 2018 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 3, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 3, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Jan 27, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  4. Oct 17, 2023
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Oct 17, 2023
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Oct 17, 2023
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 202 days (through May 6, 2024)
  7. Oct 11, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Oct 11, 2023
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 201 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 29, 2024)
  9. Jul 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  10. Jun 17, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  12. May 5, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
  13. Apr 30, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Aug 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
  15. Jul 12, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jul 11, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
  17. May 5, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
STATESVILLE NC 1 0
I-77 SB ROADSIDE SC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify RUDDY EXPRESS INC

  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 RUDDY EXPRESS INC

Is RUDDY EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. RUDDY EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3002311 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 RUDDY EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
RUDDY EXPRESS INC 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 RUDDY EXPRESS INC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for RUDDY EXPRESS INC 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 RUDDY EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
RUDDY EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is RUDDY EXPRESS INC based?
RUDDY EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2817 WEST END AVENUE STE #126-356, NASHVILLE, Tennessee 37203. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RUDDY EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
RUDDY EXPRESS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does RUDDY EXPRESS INC operate?
RUDDY EXPRESS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 RUDDY EXPRESS INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for RUDDY EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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.

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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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