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Freight Carrier · Sparta, MO

RUGGLES FARMS LLC

Name: RUGGLES FARMS LLC
Address: 1700 CARTER RD, SPARTA, MO, 65753, US
Telephone: (417) 849-2898

1700 CARTER RD · Sparta, MO 65753

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #421217
USDOT #989034 USDOT Active

45
Power Units
45
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RUGGLES FARMS LLC is a Sparta, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-421217 and their USDOT number is 989034.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/03/2025 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/03/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 5,145,547 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.38 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 8 Vehicle Maintenance 3.25 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0.23 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

81
Total
46
Clean
35
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 9

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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, other4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× 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 Time1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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.3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

RUGGLES FARMS LLC
1700 CARTER RD
SPARTA, MO 65753

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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RUGGLES FARMS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 7

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Locations

Location on Map

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