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Freight Carrier/cargo Tank/broker · Des Moines, IA

RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION

Name: RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION
Address: 666 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50309-2506, US
Telephone: (800) 678-3210

666 GRAND AVE · Des Moines, IA 50309-2506

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(800) 678-3210 Tap to call

MC #107496
USDOT #55787 USDOT Active

3283
Power Units
3557
Drivers
Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 3283 truck(s) in their fleet and 3557 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-107496 and their USDOT number is 55787.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/23/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 264,599,455 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Construction

Safety Record

229 Severe Violations Updated Oct 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

7
Fatal
77
Injury
114
Tow
198
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.59 231 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 127 Vehicle Maintenance 1.77 505 Drugs / Alcohol 0 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 26

Inspection Summary

3
Total
2
Clean
835
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 88

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone10× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS47× OOS×47 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS37× OOS×36 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed5× OOS×5 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area4× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed3× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× SW 8
383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× SW 8
178.345-10DOT406/407/412 Pressure Relief1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.14× OOS×13 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions6× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking10× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet3× OOS×3 SW 3
393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate5× OOS×5 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp16× OOS×3 SW 2
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories11× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.4× OOS×3 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
391.41A-FOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 19

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other49× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane15× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device9× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving5× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change4× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit49× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation46× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers14× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 104

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes5× SW 7
393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.4× SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid1× SW 6
393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199834× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured31× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection22× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt16× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199812× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection12× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear10× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit6× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle6× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle6× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system6× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.5× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.5× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20014× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47B-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective2× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11RTRetroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
393.70B1II-CDBLCoupling - Bolted upper coupler has any loose bolt1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative25× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative14× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative13× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured12× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher6× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing5× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective9× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hours of Service 29

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes2× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD4× SW 5
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier4× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.40× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.8× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.8× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner7× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.5× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)4× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official4× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD3× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 10

172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).2× SW 5
172.328B-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required1× SW 5
172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5
172.504B-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Improper placarding with a DANGEROUS placard(s)1× SW 5
172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached1× SW 5
172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information2× SW 3
172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× SW 3

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RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION
666 GRAND AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309-2506

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RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION
666 GRAND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50309

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RUAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION

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Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 88

Unsafe Driving 19

Vehicle Maintenance 104

Hours of Service 29

Hazardous Materials 10

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