RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC
504-unit waste hauler based in Cincinnati, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 333097
- MC
- MC733656
- Based
- Cincinnati, OH
- Contact
- 8008288171 · jessica.taylor@rumpke.com
What this carrier is
With 504 power units and 527 drivers on file, RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC is an enterprise-fleet waste hauler operating out of Cincinnati, OH. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC733656 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, machinery, large objects, garbage, refuse, trash, construction materials, and other: refuse contaners and supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 16, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 469 owned trucks, 35 owned tractors, 177 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 34 motor carriers operating 501–507 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 59 | 47.17 | 125.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 7.67 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.83 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 83 | 115.67 | 71.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 4.33 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 501–507-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 333097: 474 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 |
| Total violations | 103 (19 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 34 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries , 2 with fatalities . Most recent: Mar 17, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a waste hauler that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at an enterprise fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, garbage, refuse, trash, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (177 trailers against 35 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 34 peer carriers operating 501–507 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 341 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (12 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 103 violations, 34 reportable crashes (2 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet waste hauler running regional lanes with 504 power units on file.
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