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RUFTA LOGISTICS LLC
Lavon, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3721179 · MC 1309844
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1309844 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1309844
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Benchmark Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLBSIC-1611-02065
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3721179
MC Number
MC-1309844
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 2021
Authority Granted
October 13, 2021
Annual Mileage
321,670 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
809 Trailing Vine Way, Lavon, TX 75166
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bereket Mehari Tekle
Cargo Types
General FreightU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | 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
TX3
AL1
KY1
LA1
NC1
TN1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL929526 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57GSHG1393 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSKZ8988 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9HN972540 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53296B889223 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329TSC07505 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6BL381354 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8EL787351 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L084177 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9JSJM7974 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN934604 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | V262616433 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | TEXAS PRIDE DISPOSAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH8GN934604 1JJV532D6CL620743 |
TX R864281 TX 256C565 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | V262536369 | TX, TX | III | — | — | RUFTA LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0LSKZ8988 1DW1A5329TSC07505 |
TX R812626 IN PE94766 |
| July 27, 2026 | 0006899335 | HICKORY NC | III | 4 | — | SMURFIT WESTROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLD57GSHG1393 1JJV532W37L084177 |
GA C382FI GA TZ11T33 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | V262497319 | IH 30 EB MP 112, TX | II | — | — | WALLACE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR0LSKZ8988 1JJV532D1GL929526 |
TX R812626 TX 255B849 |
| May 26, 2026 | 25ZV001237 | KANAB UT | I | 4 | — | GUARDIAN LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD57GSHG1393 1DW1A53296B889223 |
GA C382FI GA YDC196 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | CV44286148 | FRANKLIN, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH8GN934604 1JJV532D1GL929526 |
TX R566187 TX 255B849 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | I3A1820087 | CRAB ORCHARD TN | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH9HN972540 1JJV532D6BL381354 |
TX R649295 TX 243B192 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.43B-BATV | Brake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43B-BATV | Brake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | V241717254 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | II | 4 | 1 | RUSKEN PKG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR9JSJM7974 1JJV532D8EL787351 |
TX R701943 TX 226C259 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 20, 2024 | DBCV003702 | ROADSIDE, AL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH9HN972540 |
TX R649295 |
| March 6, 2024 | LAPW000723 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WANC |
3AKJGLD59ESFT6328 1JJV532W86L994065 |
TX R535930 TX 026D111 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS PRIDE DISPOSAL | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| SMURFIT WESTROCK | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| WALLACE | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| GUARDIAN LOGISTICS | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| RUSKEN PKG | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 13, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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