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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Morning Star
DOT 492440 · Three Forks, MT
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Morning Star (DOT 492440) is a Montana-based interstate carrier headquartered in Three Forks, MT. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Ken Rutt
Operating as: Morning Star
DOT Number492440
MC Number—
Street111 CARPENTER RD
City / StateThree Forks, MT 59752-9730
Phone4065810645
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed04/07/2026
Company officerKen Rutt
Power units3
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 10 mo
Since 1992
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
111 CARPENTER RD, Three Forks, MT, 59752-9730 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken Rutt authorized to operate?

Ken Rutt'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 Ken Rutt's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Ken Rutt operate?

Ken Rutt operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Ken Rutt insured?

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

Has Ken Rutt had any risk indicators?

Ken Rutt has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Ken Rutt?

Ken Rutt's DOT number is 492440. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Morning Star Safety Record, DOT 492440. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/492440
MLA
"Morning Star Safety Record, DOT 492440." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/492440
Chicago
"Morning Star Safety Record, DOT 492440." Truck Graph. Last modified June 5, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/492440