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RUDOLPH FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

1200 INDUSTRIAL ROAD · South Fulton, TN 38257

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #248505
  • USDOT #468962 USDOT Active
  • 125
    Power Units
  • 125
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RUDOLPH FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a South Fulton, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 125 truck(s) in their fleet and 125 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-248505 and their USDOT number is 468962.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 17,111,142 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — home base

Home base   Based in South Fulton, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

76 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.35 50 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 28 Vehicle Maintenance 3.94 105 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 5

Inspection Summary

  • 419
    Total
  • 250
    Clean
  • 169
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 111 unique codes

Critical 34

  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× 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
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS24× OOS×23 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× 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
  • 383.93(b)(4)No hazardous materials endorsement on CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× 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 ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× 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 Time1× 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
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 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.7× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other9× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 52

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× 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 1998.2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Physical Address
RUDOLPH FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
1200 INDUSTRIAL ROAD
SOUTH FULTON, TN 38257
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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