RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC
DBA: RYDELL CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC (USDOT 36161) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): FREDERICK VAN HESTE II (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) 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: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
1 active liability policy
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.
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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 | 6.67% | 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
RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC is a corporation based in GRAND FORKS, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 36161. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
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 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (10) and SD (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Chevrolet, GMC, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 3.02 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.18 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - Explain: | 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 · 107,529 carriers served
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22 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify RYDELL AUTO CENTER INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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