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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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RUDE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1391 · MC64732 · EIN 46-0424087 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
200 S MARION RD, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107-0542
(605) 335-6575 · DANA J DRAISEY
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
68 / 62
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
62 / 224
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT5206505 · eff 09/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance130 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance60 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other6 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
SD36
MN13
MO5
IA5
NE1
KS1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.52 | 0.48 | ≈3–10% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.57 | 0.60 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.56 | 1.59 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Other 60% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 40%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Speeding 50%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 46% (2 OOS) · Brakes 22% · Lighting / lamps 16% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 3 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-HCM
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.17).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
392.3-F, 395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.428).
3. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8A
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/27/2026 | KANSAS CITY, KS | ✓ | ||
| 05/22/2026 | ROSEVILLE, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/24/2026 | SPENCER, IA | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2026 | No city county crash, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/27/2024 | KANSAS CITY, KS | ✓ | ||
| 11/22/2024 | MARSHALL, MN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 67 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer15 truck15 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
DANA J DRAISEY
Annual mileage
3.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
62
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
09/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT5206505
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.1M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5206503
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5206502
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5206501
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT5206500
12/30/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
12/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
12/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 83 MS ZH6065
12/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS ZO0575
12/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
12/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
03/17/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/03/2009 — Insurance name changed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
03/03/2009 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS ZO0575
01/26/2009 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L31128
12/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS ZO0575
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