Rudolph Freight Systems Inc
USDOT 468962 · MC-248505 · South Fulton, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Rudolph Freight Systems Inc is a corporation based in South Fulton, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 125 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #83 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 436 times – about 3.5 inspections per power unit. 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 2 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 10.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rudolph Freight Systems Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 468962 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-248505 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1200 Industrial Road, South Fulton, TN 38257 |
| Phone | (800) 655-5071 |
| First registered | Jan 23, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 468962.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 125 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 550 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 17,111,142 miles reported for 2024 – about 136,889 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 125 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Rudolph Freight Systems Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.1% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 56% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 132% higher than average |
| Inspections | 436 | 436 with a driver check, 234 with a vehicle check, 282 BASIC violations recorded, 16 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 29, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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| Goggin Warehousing LLC USDOT 740757 | Shelbyville | 96 | 86 | 57 | 18.2% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rudolph Freight Systems Inc?
Rudolph Freight Systems Inc is registered with USDOT number 468962 and operating authority MC-248505.
How many trucks does Rudolph Freight Systems Inc have?
It reports 125 power units (125 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 550 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 20, 2026).
Where is Rudolph Freight Systems Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Fulton, Tennessee 38257.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rudolph Freight Systems Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.