FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Ralph E Petersen
Phone (740) 483-1182Sardis, OH
Find this carrier by: USDOT 2145928 · MC 746464 · 740-483-1182 · 7404831182 · Sardis, OH
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- USDOT
- USDOT2145928
- MC
- 746464
- Registered
- 2011 · 15 yrs
- Location
- Sardis, OH
- MCS-150 filed
- Nov 10, 2019
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Ralph E Petersen is an inactive motor carrier based in Sardis, OH, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 2145928 and MC 746464. Phone: (740) 483-1182. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Nov 10, 2019). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 2145928 was first registered with FMCSA on Apr 22, 2011 (15 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Nov 10, 2019. FMCSA records a revocation of common authority MC746464 effective Jul 28, 2023 (voluntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.) took effect Aug 24, 2023, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 2145928 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Nov 10, 2019
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 2145928: connected companies, safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Ralph E Petersenowner
- Legal name
- Ralph E Petersen
- Doing business as
- Sardis Auto Transaport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 2145928
- Docket numbers
- MC 746464 (active)
- Registered
- Apr 22, 2011 (15 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Nov 10, 2019
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Sardis, OH
- USDOT registrations in Sardis
- 41
- Currently active
- 15 (37%)
- One-truck operations
- 28 (68%)
- With for-hire authority
- 19 (46%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 4
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 2.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 2145928
- Docket numbers
- MC 746464
- Phone
- (740) 483-1182740-483-11827404831182
- Officers
- Ralph E Petersenowner
- Legal name
- Ralph E Petersen
- DBA
- Sardis Auto Transaport
- Address
- 36917 St Rt7, Sardis, OH 43946
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 2145928 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Inactive | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 746464
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. | CA 7796417 | Jul 19, 2015 | Aug 24, 2023 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company | CA 7796417 | Jun 13, 2011 | Jul 19, 2015 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC746464 | Common | Voluntary revocation | Jul 28, 2023 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckMCS-150 1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. (MC746464) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC746464 (voluntary revocation).
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. (MC746464).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC746464) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC746464).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 2145928.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Apr 22, 2011
- Last MCS-150 update
- Nov 10, 2019
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Ralph E Petersen an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 2145928 as inactive.
What is Ralph E Petersen's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 2145928; docket number MC 746464.
How do I contact Ralph E Petersen?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (740) 483-1182; address 36917 St Rt7, Sardis, OH 43946.
What insurance does this record show for Ralph E Petersen?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 746464. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Ralph E Petersen's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Ralph E Petersen have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Nov 10, 2019).
What does Ralph E Petersen haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: motor vehicles.
What equipment does Ralph E Petersen operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150).
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