RICKS TOWING COMPANY is a motor carrier based in GRIMES, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 139708 and MC number 411917. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. RICKS TOWING COMPANY reports a fleet of 20 power units and 12 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Machinery, Large Objects, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway/Towaway, Other, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 17 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, KS, MN, MO, NM, OK, SD, and US. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of November 2012. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RICKS TOWING COMPANY over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RICKS TOWING COMPANY.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 411917 | None | Active | None | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2020-10-22 00:00:00 |
| Cargo | — | — | 2016-10-17 00:00:00 |
States where RICKS TOWING COMPANY has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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