Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC
DOT 6013 · MC 36979 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (973-478-0150) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameRUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address602-604 MIDLAND AVENUE, GARFIELD, NJ, 07026
Phone973-478-0150
Company OfficerRICHARD RUZILA
MCS-150 Filed03/09/2009
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 17+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC36979
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
| Type | Company | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|
| CARGO |
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA |
QT-660-1372C953-TIL-06 |
$1,000,000 |
01/01/2006 |
Cancelled 01/30/2008 |
| CARGO |
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. |
IM02900875 |
$1,000,000 |
04/13/2004 |
Replaced 01/01/2006 |
| CARGO |
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. |
3AE566 125 |
$1,000,000 |
06/01/1991 |
Replaced 04/13/2004 |
| CARGO |
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. |
3AE566 125 |
$1,000,000 |
06/01/1991 |
Cancelled 05/31/2004 |
| BIPD/Primary |
NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. |
C55061 |
$1,000,000 |
07/01/1986 |
Cancelled 08/01/2007 |
Fleet & Safety
Power Units3
Drivers2
Annual Mileage72,060 mi
Safety RatingS (2002-10-15)
Cargo Carried
General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers, Paper Products, Construction, CANDY YARNS
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
1 FMCSA-registered entity share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.
| Company | DOT | MC | Type | Status |
|---|
| MIDLAND COURIER SERVICES INC |
253488 |
MC179753 |
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE |
Active |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC (DOT 6013, MC 36979) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC's DOT number?
RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6013, MC 36979.
How do I contact RUZILA'S EXPRESS SERVICE INC?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 973-478-0150.