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RIPCO LTD
Otwell, IN
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Elevated concerns
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 459344
Active
Unsatisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Unsatisfactory
5 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459344
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
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
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dolly
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KVC85EF187429 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR5GH122140 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Nelson Manufacturing Company | Dolly | 1N9G62A20K1012316 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cmi | Utility Trailer · 22 ft | 4MJUB22295E039622 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Jet Company Inc. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5JNDS5329JH000019 | 1 | — |
| Faun | — | WFN5RUDR182029237 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | CV43797487 | HENDERSON KY | I | 2 | — | GRAIN SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL JET COMPANY INC. |
1HSDJAPR5GH122140 5JNDS5329JH000019 |
IN 1191876 IN PD55444 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 24, 2025 | 7582003365 | COVINGTON IN | II | 8 | 1 | RIPCO | Trailer Trailer |
FAUN NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
WFN5RUDR182029237 1N9G62A20K1012316 |
IN ----- IN ------- |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | 9425001117 | OAKLAND CITY IN | II | 2 | 2 | RIPCO LTD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CMI |
1GC1KVC85EF187429 4MJUB22295E039622 |
IN TK282NQK IN TR444ADM |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| March 21, 2024 | CV44840378 | HENDERSON, KY | I | 2 | — | RIPCO SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL UTIL |
1HSDJAPR4GH187903 1UYTS25373A092004 |
IN 349087 IN SP416MHQ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 26, 2023 | 6198005502 | WASHINGTON IN | I | — | — | RIPCO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FDAW56P36EA13434 4MJFG25218E049099 |
IN TK733LBP IN TR211ZTP |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRAIN SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| RIPCO SYSTEMS | 1 | March 21, 2024 |
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