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DALE RIPPLINGER
DBA: Ripplinger Trucking Service
Cathay, ND
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 233552 · MC 166031
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-166031 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2001)
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC166031
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
233552
MC Number
MC-166031
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated January 10, 2001
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 25 years ago
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
December 13, 2023
FMCSA Registration
June 13, 1983
Authority Reinstated
February 14, 2024
Annual Mileage
58,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Cathay, ND
Email
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedBeveragesOther Cargo
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 12, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 2, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 1989 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 8, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 30, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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