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MICHAEL J RUPPERT
DBA: Ruppert Ink
Hayes Center, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2117159 · MC 737924
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-737924 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 8, 2018; first granted March 4, 2011 (15 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC737924
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP34191A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2117159
MC Number
MC-737924
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2011
Authority First Granted
March 4, 2011
Authority Reinstated
January 8, 2018
Annual Mileage
99,400 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hayes Center, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE3
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH5003XFB145588 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKWDR9X1TM687701 | 4 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | HP02000221 | KS, KS | II | — | — | MIDLAND MARKETING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 2042024 NE 276550 |
| July 7, 2025 | T363000276 | ON I- 80, 184 FEET EAST FROM U, NE | II | — | — | COMARK EQUITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 204204 NE 276550 |
| April 16, 2025 | T426000603 | ON US HWY 81, 2621 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | — | — | HUTCHINSON SALT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 204204 NE 276550 |
| October 22, 2024 | HP04151312 | DOWNS, KS | II | — | — | MIDLAND MARKETING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 204204 NE 276550 |
| June 17, 2024 | T005000341 | ON I- 80, 1518 FEET EAST OF MI, NE | III | 1 | — | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 204204 NE 276550 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 27, 2023 | T079000080 | ON US HWY 34, 1254 FEET EAST O, NE | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
2XKWDR9X1TM687701 1TDH5003XFB145588 |
NE 204204 NE 276550 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MIDLAND MARKETING | 2 | September 16, 2026 |
| COMARK EQUITY | 1 | July 7, 2025 |
| HUTCHINSON SALT COMPANY | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 12, 2014 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 7, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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