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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC
USDOT 333097 · MC733656 · EIN 31-0866537 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3990 GENERATION DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45251
(800) 828-8171 · WILLIAM RUMPKE JR
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
504 / 527
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
265 / 445
Crashes (24 mo)
40 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy ISA H25308001 · eff 12/31/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance297 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Other16 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
KY249
IN15
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.29 | 0.29 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.17 | 1.24 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Clark County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clark County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 67% · Speeding 16% · Phone / texting 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 47% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 36% (1 OOS) · Load securement 9% (2 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: 21 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 17 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.878).
2. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLED, 392.16B-DPASS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 40 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | MOREHEAD, KY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/21/2026 | CRAB ORCHARD, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/13/2026 | GEORGETOWN, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/06/2026 | UNION, KY | ✓ | ||
| 08/05/2026 | CHESTNUT GROVE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 08/04/2026 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 08/03/2026 | CARLISLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | GEORGETOWN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | MOUNT STERLING, KY | ✓ | ||
| 07/09/2026 | FORT THOMAS, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
31 incomplete vehicle14 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM RUMPKE JR
Annual mileage
12.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
466
Registered since
1988-11-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUMPKE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC | 330912 | 4 VINs | strong |
| RUMPKE WASTE SERVICE OF ILLINOIS INC | 4185467 | 1 VINs | strong |
| RUMPKE OF OHIO INC | 457449 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| RUMPKE SANITARY LANDFILL INC | 457444 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
12.8M mi reported (2025)
12/31/2020 — Insurance filed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H25308001
12/31/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437617-05
08/29/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-66-49
08/02/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/08/2018)
12/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-66-49
01/13/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/27/2010 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 015048897
11/22/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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