RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC (USDOT 311904) 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 Officer(s): DARREN COBBUM (Company officer) 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: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/311904/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 202 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 37 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 101 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 77 | 77 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.9% | 3.9% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC is a corporation based in LOUISVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 311904. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 203 power units and 133 drivers, with 101 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.6%. 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.
RUDD EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC is a large fleet, operating 203 power units and 133 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Louisville, KY. Across 74 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
74 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 252% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (37) and WV (11), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
6.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.7% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 203 power units (large fleet) and 133 drivers; Ford, International, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,152 ACTIVE carriers operating 102–305 power units (±50% of this carrier's 203 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 41 | 2 | 4.9% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | May 19, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 1.36 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (101 rows) View all 101 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88292745 | Jun 30, 2026 | WV | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88086504 | Jun 9, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88046605 | Jun 4, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87935889 | May 22, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87914216 | May 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87897399 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 87606587 | Apr 14, 2026 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87535094 | Apr 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | ALLEN CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87274658 | Mar 11, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB, 392.2RG, 392.2Y | No |
| 87226138 | Mar 6, 2026 | MI | 1 | I94 WB AT BELLEVILLE RD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87188872 | Mar 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87014436 | Feb 10, 2026 | OH | 2 | MARTINS FERRY OH |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86963001 | Feb 4, 2026 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86773658 | Jan 9, 2026 | MO | 2 | NEW OFFENBURG MO |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 177.801-HMHCNP, 383.71H, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86748455 | Jan 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | COLUMBIA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86631876 | Dec 19, 2025 | PA | 1 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86602895 | Dec 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | LANGLEY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86553543 | Dec 11, 2025 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86493073 | Dec 3, 2025 | PA | 1 | PA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86457624 | Dec 1, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 391.41APC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86404652 | Nov 21, 2025 | PA | 1 | PA |
COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLMF, 393.95F, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86170345 | Oct 28, 2025 | PA | 1 | ON I79N AT KIRBY WELCOME CENTE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 999 | No |
| 86167900 | Oct 28, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86014849 | Oct 10, 2025 | KY | 3 | HENDERSON |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85961078 | Oct 2, 2025 | IN | 3 | WABASH IN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
Recent Crashes (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000115944 | Oct 8, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003939489 | Aug 6, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253081442 | May 7, 2025 | OH | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904383117 | Oct 30, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0213134011 | Jun 29, 2021 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072944794 | Jun 11, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001959282 | Jul 15, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903591186 | Jun 8, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA900515200X | Jan 11, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071976030 | Mar 14, 2017 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000064504 | Feb 9, 2016 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0156115031 | Sep 23, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902415545 | Mar 18, 2015 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0156010479 | Jan 26, 2015 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0146121152 | Nov 6, 2014 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071496917 | Sep 3, 2014 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902230450 | May 8, 2014 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV000024621A | Feb 14, 2012 | WV | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA012819100X | Dec 21, 2010 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0901115322 | May 29, 2009 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV000018206A | Mar 24, 2009 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0001474213 | Aug 9, 2008 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000027506 | Dec 27, 2007 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA709030200X | Jul 26, 2007 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0070356967 | Sep 12, 2006 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 11 | 2 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 7 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 4 | 0 |
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 3 | 0 |
| HURRICANE WV | WV | 3 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| HENDERSON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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