RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC
DBA: RYDELL CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC
RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Grand Forks, ND. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 33.3% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is on file.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 7.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 9.10% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC (USDOT 36161) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 7.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 9.10% On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/36161/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 9.1% (worse). n=88615 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1993-06-07 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Sep 1, 1995
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 22.22% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
RYDELL CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 5.0.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (6) and IA (1).
33.3% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Hours of Service (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Chevrolet, GMC, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 88,615 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 3, 2025 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 5.04 | 5 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.91 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87776883 | May 5, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 86637117 | Dec 16, 2025 | MN | 2 | ERSKINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85926403 | Sep 30, 2025 | ND | 1 | REYNOLDS ND |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43D-B, 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.8A | Yes |
| 85602622 | Aug 20, 2025 | MN | 1 | CALLAWAY MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85148842 | Jul 1, 2025 | MN | 1 | CROOKSTON MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 84012770 | Mar 3, 2025 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A | Yes |
| 84022242 | Feb 25, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83585663 | Jan 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLUCR, 395.8A | No |
| 83057373 | Oct 25, 2024 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82444000 | Jul 23, 2024 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 82125288 | Jul 16, 2024 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95(a)(4), 395.8(a) | No |
| 81790252 | May 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | BAGLEY MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 81526339 | Apr 30, 2024 | MN | 2 | EAST GRAND FORKS MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81480535 | Apr 24, 2024 | MN | 2 | SAGINAW MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81008489 | Mar 4, 2024 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80515514 | Jan 2, 2024 | MN | 3 | DETROIT LAKES |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80426629 | Dec 19, 2023 | MN | 1 | HITTERDAL |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80301344 | Dec 4, 2023 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80062069 | Nov 1, 2023 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.45(b)(2), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 78677138 | May 19, 2023 | MN | 3 | CROOKSTON |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 78391684 | Apr 19, 2023 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78330366 | Apr 12, 2023 | MN | 3 | HITTERDAL | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001121119 | Mar 18, 2022 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SD0201604313 | Apr 12, 2016 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006344479 | Jan 27, 2014 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0209001132 | Dec 16, 2008 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC262257 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-780X619-4-TIL-02 | CARGO | — | Aug 15, 2002 | Dec 4, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 105169D | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 1995 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP21963B | BIPD/Primary | — | May 24, 1993 | Oct 5, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ERSKINE MN | MN | 4 | 1 |
| ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | 3 | 0 |
| HITTERDAL | MN | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| BAGLEY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CALLAWAY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CROOKSTON | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CROOKSTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| DETROIT LAKES | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EAST GRAND FORKS MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC262257
common · N · MC
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,554 carriers served
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22 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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