RUTH TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3514331 • 781 BENT OAK DR, BLACKLICK, OH, 43004
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1774552 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1774552 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 26, 2025 | — | 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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87473944 | COLUMBUS OH | OH | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 393.9B-LTSO | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87084127 | COLUMBUS OH | OH | Level 3 | AJAX TRAIL INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 83652092 | LOCKBOURNE OH | OH | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 83063280 | LOCKBOURNE OH | OH | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 8 | 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 83008645 | LOCKBOURNE OH | OH | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.203C-CBP | Yes |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82539195 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 1 | TRLR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81352407 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 393.95(a), 393.23 | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 80731203 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.55(e), 392.2 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix