FMCSA Carrier Profile
NIGHTINGALE FREIGHT LINES LLC
Frankenmuth, MI
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1667463 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1667463
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNION INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 3322613
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
114609
MC Number
MC-1667463
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 9, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
September 30, 2024
Annual Mileage
1,866,506 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
121 E Tuscola St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1711
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Rushlo
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Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR1PN574665 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR6NN402158 | 0 | Clean |
| August 4, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X2NJ485293 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GD322CG1CF149672 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| February 13, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR9PN574879 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X2NJ485293 | 1 | Passed |
| July 31, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 3WKAD49X7GF119922 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGND1XJDJW8648 | 1 | Passed |
| May 29, 2024 | MI | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDYY95X2KVA18040 | 7 | 2 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI5
OH2
IL1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dry Van
2
Tank
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ485293 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSN4521J7610005 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Ford LTA9000 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDYY95X2KVA18040 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD322CG1CF149672 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06232B014501 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E953XGE533269 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 2TVHP507XRD000494 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND1XJDJW8648 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1PN574665 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6NN402158 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9PN574879 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD49X7GF119922 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF3SC238FB782793 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSS4521L7104587 | 1 | — |
| Dm Utility | — | ND11744 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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