Rudolph James Johnas
Merrill, WI
DBA: RDT TRANSPORTATION
Rudolph James Johnas is an active motor carrier based in Merrill, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 526177 and MC 264718. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 526177
- MC
- 264718
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Merrill, WI
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1993 (33 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 526177's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 25, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1993, about 33 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 100,000 fleet miles in 2024, about 100,000 miles per power unit.
- 372 other USDOT registrations list Merrill, WI as their physical address.
Equipment
What Rudolph James Johnas runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Rudolph James Johnas is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 100,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 22, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 1 | 50% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XKWD69X81R870758 | 34649Z | WI | 2001 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 4 | Oct 2025 |
| 1GR1A0627MW302033 | 797542 | WI | 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 4 | Oct 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+10.5%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | MI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2025 | WY | Full | 7 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/06/2025 | WY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345832 | 02/14/2023 | 12/30/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345832 | 02/14/2023 | 12/02/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758840 | 09/10/2012 | 11/09/2012 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641699 | 09/03/2011 | 11/04/2011 | CANCEL | |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199517241 | 05/10/2014 | 10/14/2014 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758840 | 08/10/2012 | 09/10/2012 | NAMECHG | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641699 | 03/04/2011 | 09/03/2011 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758840 | 05/09/2012 | 08/10/2012 | CANCEL | |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 118924 | 05/22/1994 | 05/22/1995 | CANCEL | |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199517241 | 02/12/2014 | 05/10/2014 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758840 | 03/22/2013 | 05/09/2013 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0752179 | 03/04/2012 | 04/18/2012 | CANCEL | |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTG 118969 | 02/19/1996 | 04/10/1996 | CANCEL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS KV5749 | 03/04/2010 | 03/25/2012 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758840 | 01/15/2013 | 03/22/2013 | CANCEL | |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199517241 | 01/13/2015 | 03/11/2015 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641699 | 01/05/2012 | 03/04/2012 | CANCEL | |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0581246 | 03/04/2010 | 03/04/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN454790 | 03/04/2005 | 03/04/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTG 118969 | 05/22/1995 | 02/19/1996 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS operate?
RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS's equipment on government records: Reefer (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS's authority currently active?
RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Rudolph James Johnas's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 526177's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 25, 2025.
What is Rudolph James Johnas's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WY, SD, MI. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-B-AIR — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-17 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-06 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
8 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for RUDOLPH JAMES JOHNAS, of which 1 (13%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 4 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1.4 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.5 | 3 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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