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R J RUTHERFORD II

4504 DOGWOOD BOULEVARD · Clarkston, MI 48348

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #697491
  • USDOT #1605400 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R J RUTHERFORD II is a Clarkston, MI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-697491 and their USDOT number is 1605400.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/14/2026 · last updated Sep 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (3). Home base: Clarkston, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 22.5 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
R J RUTHERFORD II
4504 DOGWOOD BOULEVARD
CLARKSTON, MI 48348
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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