FMCSA Carrier Profile
RIPCO LTD
Otwell, IN
Active
Unsatisfactory
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Unsatisfactory
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459344
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 26, 1991
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7702 E State Rd 356, Otwell, IN 47564-9799
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
George Terwiske
Officer 2
Gary Sorgius
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FAUN · WFN5RUDR182029237 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 8, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEVROLET · 1GC1KVC85EF187429 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| March 21, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | — | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
KY1
Equipment on Record (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup | 1GC1KVC85EF187429 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Trailer | 1N9G62A20K1012316 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cmi | Trailer | 4MJUB22295E039622 | 1 | 1 |
| Faun | — | WFN5RUDR182029237 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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