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Carrier profile · USDOT 2117159 · MC-737924 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MICHAEL J RUPPERT
DBA RUPPERT INK
1 power unitsavg 5.5 yrLocal · 2 statesHAYES CENTER, NE50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-737924 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2015–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration1515 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.5 yr
Model years 2015–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL J RUPPERT (USDOT 2117159) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 7, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 22, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL J RUPPERT's USDOT number?
MICHAEL J RUPPERT's USDOT number is 2117159, and its motor carrier number is MC-737924.
Is MICHAEL J RUPPERT authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL J RUPPERT is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL J RUPPERT's safety record?
MICHAEL J RUPPERT has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MICHAEL J RUPPERT's fleet?
MICHAEL J RUPPERT operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL J RUPPERT based?
MICHAEL J RUPPERT is based in HAYES CENTER, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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