RUDY SMITH SERVICE INC
USDOT 516126 • 425 N CLAIBORNE, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70112
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-238009 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP530052 | ON FILE | May 14, 2024 | May 14, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-003171 | ON FILE | May 14, 2010 | May 14, 2011 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP424691 | REPLACED | May 14, 2023 | May 14, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP318775 | REPLACED | May 14, 2022 | May 14, 2023 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSA-00236-00 | REPLACED | May 14, 2017 | May 14, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00793-00 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2014 | May 14, 2017 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICLA0002504 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2014 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010451-1 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010451-0 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2011 | May 14, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-003171 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2010 | May 14, 2011 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL090062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2009 | May 14, 2010 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL090062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2009 | May 14, 2010 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL080062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2008 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL080062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2008 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL070062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2008 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL070062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2008 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL060062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2006 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL060062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2006 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL050062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2005 | Dec 9, 2006 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL050062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2005 | Dec 9, 2006 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL040062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL040062 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | BIPD/Primary | TRPL030062 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | CARGO | TRPL030062 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100651 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2002 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100651 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2002 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D085P00202 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2001 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226746979 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2001 | Dec 9, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226746979 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2001 | Feb 23, 2002 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226711357 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2000 | Dec 9, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226711357 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2000 | Feb 22, 2002 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 199363444 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 1999 | Dec 9, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KK830420T7001380 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 1994 | Dec 9, 1999 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KK830420T7001380 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 1994 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0150057 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 1993 | Feb 3, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530052 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424691 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP318775 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2023 | May 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSA-00236-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00793-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2017 | May 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICLA0002504 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2014 | May 14, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010451-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2013 | May 14, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010451-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003171 | CARGO | May 14, 2011 | May 14, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003171 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2011 | May 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL090062 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2010 | May 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL090062 | CARGO | May 14, 2010 | May 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL080062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2009 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL080062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2009 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL070062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2008 | Dec 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL070062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2008 | Dec 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL060062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL060062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL050062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2006 | Dec 9, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL050062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2006 | Dec 9, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL040062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL040062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL030062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS OF LA TRUST | TRPL030062 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100651 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100651 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | KK830420T7001380 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D085P00202 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226746979 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2002 | Feb 23, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226711357 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2002 | Feb 22, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226711357 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2001 | Dec 9, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226746979 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2001 | Dec 9, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199363444 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2000 | Dec 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | KK830420T7001380 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 1999 | Dec 9, 1999 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0150057 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 1995 | Feb 3, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-238009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2017 |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2014 |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2013 |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2012 |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2011 |
| MC238009 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 13, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238009 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238009 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 1991 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 2004 |
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 • 7 inspections
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84386641 | NEW ORLEANS LA | LA | Level 5 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84357479 | NEW ORLEANS LA | LA | Level 5 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 28, 2024 | 81747578 | FIXED | LA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 28, 2024 | 81747353 | FIXED | LA | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78921197 | FIXED | LA | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78889142 | FIXED | LA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78921198 | FIXED | LA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW ORLEANS | CANAL | ...T50390 | RUDY SMITH SERVICE INC |
| Dec 3, 2018 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2008 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2007 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2006 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2005 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2001 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 1998 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events