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Carrier Profile · DOT 1728725

Carl Ruff

Private Carrier · Not For HireDowagiac, MI 49047
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Carl Ruff has a fleet of 2 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameCarl Ruff
DBA
DOT #1728725
MC #
CityDowagiac
StateMichigan
ZIP49047
Authority age18.4y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/25/2025
Company officerCarl Ruff
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

28660 DILLMAN ST, Dowagiac, MI, 49047

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jan 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Carl Ruff

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Carl Ruff authorized to operate?

Carl Ruff's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Carl Ruff's safety record?

Carl Ruff does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Carl Ruff operate?

Carl Ruff operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Carl Ruff insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Carl Ruff had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Carl Ruff as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Carl Ruff?

Carl Ruff's DOT number is 1728725. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
JR
James Rodriguez
Risk Analysis Editor
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