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RUFFIN TRUCKING LLC
Ennis, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2353286 · MC 805811
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-805811 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 69 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 3, 2014; first granted November 20, 2012 (13 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC805811
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TINCA8921720
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2353286
MC Number
MC-805811
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 26, 2012
Authority First Granted
November 20, 2012
Authority Reinstated
July 3, 2014
Annual Mileage
3,452,003 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
904 S Kaufman, Ennis, TX 75119
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jared Ruffin
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
52
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service29
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.2pp higher)
40.0% of 35 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
20 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
2 of 40 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| June 4, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 10, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX36
AR7
MO3
OK3
IL2
KS2
Fleet & Equipment (52)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
21
Tractor
19
Dry Van
6
Semi-trailer
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVH5561 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVH5557 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR20KF154261 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVH5564 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVH5565 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVH5558 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 John Evans Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1J9A148B4H0003028 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9AL352249 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVH5556 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVH0754 | 3 | — |
Show all 52 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2RDVH5553 | 3 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1J9A148B490003743 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2484EA891106 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486EA891317 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVH5560 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RDVH5552 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6RDVH5555 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9FT332016 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR26KF154250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR28KF154251 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR29KF154257 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205L1543021 | 1 | — |
| Evan | — | 1J9A148B690003744 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1J9A148B790003767 | 1 | — |
| 2017 John Evans Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1J9A148B8H0003033 | 1 | — |
| Evan | Semi-trailer | 1JA148B84H0003031 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8AL352243 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXLL192885 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25TR076193 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486EA891530 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J3397889 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHDV2RDVH5553 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSVH5563 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHHDR4RVH5565 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSMT0083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVH5559 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3RDVH5562 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9RDVH5551 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1GT234079 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4B8B6FR21KF154253 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR20KF154258 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR21KF154267 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR22KF154259 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR22KF154262 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR23KF154268 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR24KF154263 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR25KF154255 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR25KF154269 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR26KF154264 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Bt Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4B9B6FR27KF154256 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN627271 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN636118 | 1 | 1 |
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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | V262581898 | TX, TX | II | 2 | 1 | RUFFIN TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR5RSVH5557 4B9B6FR26KF154250 |
TX R712840 TX 152C540 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | V262609178 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | LOCATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR7RSVH5561 4B9B6FR25KF154255 |
TX R712848 TX 152C549 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | V262599651 | TX, TX | II | — | — | DURALINE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJHLDV2RDVH5553 1UYFS2481EA891404 |
TX R712841 TX 253B936 |
| September 8, 2026 | V262577248 | TX, TX | II | 1 | 1 | YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJHLDV2RDVH5553 1UYFS2481EA891404 |
TX R712841 TX 253B936 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | V262536442 | TX, TX | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— — |
3AKJHHDR5NSNL4442 1RNF48A21TR076191 |
TX R554289 TX 273B054 |
| August 9, 2026 | V262516808 | IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | SBC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR9NSMT0083 4B9B6FR26KF154250 |
TX R545688 TX 152C540 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | V262402466 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | RUFFIN TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJHHDR5RSVH5557 1RNF48A25TR076193 |
TX R712840 TX 273B052 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| July 18, 2026 | V262497110 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | ATT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR3RSVH5556 4B9B6FR25KF154269 |
TX R712843 TX 162C896 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | V262489230 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | RUFFIN TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR7RSVH5558 4B9B6FR28KF154251 |
TX R718301 TX 162C861 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | V261928455 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | I | 3 | — | JOB SITE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BT TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR2RSVH5564 4B9B6FR26KF154250 |
TX R712846 TX 152C540 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 12 | August 12, 2025 |
| ATT | 5 | July 18, 2026 |
| DURA-LINE | 3 | September 22, 2026 |
| SBC | 3 | August 9, 2026 |
| CANTEX | 2 | April 8, 2025 |
| AT&T LUBBOCK | 1 | April 3, 2026 |
| DUALINE | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| POWER & TEL | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| POWER&TEL TN | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| POWER & TEL TN DIST CENTER | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| ATT MIDLAND | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| ATT C/O AFS GLOBAL TECH. | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 16, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 14, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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