RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
USDOT 311904 • 4344 POPLAR LEVEL RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40213-1815
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
311,904
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
5024560211
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
203
Drivers (MCS-150)
133
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,600,435
Physical Address
4344 POPLAR LEVEL RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40213-1815
Contact
Phone: 5024560211
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
94
Violations
71
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.2%
Driver OOS %
4.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
203
Drivers (MCS-150)
133
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
9
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
5
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
6
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 94 of 94 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 94 inspections
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Violation Summary (71 violations from 94 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.76vs nat'l 1.80
-1.04 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (94 inspections)
Showing 50 of 94
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
73 total · 6.8% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 21 | ...D88458 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROAD DIST #05 TWP | HIGHWAY 1 | ...143438 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| May 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | COLUMBUS | SR 315 | ...143439 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | RAYMOND STREET | ...407978 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CUYAHOGA FALLS | SR 8 | ...AJ7429 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Jun 11, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | US0150 | ...B99929 | RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Jul 15, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2009 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2008 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2007 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2007 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2006 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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