- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 155 days (since Dec 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
RICKS SERVICE & TOWING INC
Uninsured since Dec 21, 2025
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RICKS SERVICE & TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in WOONSOCKET, RI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1922263. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RICKS SERVICE & TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Woonsocket, RI. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is on file.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in RI (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (50.0% of violations); top code 390.19TG (390.19TG) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.
Compliance & contact
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 9, 2016 to Jun 25, 2019 (1263 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 |
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84712850 | May 13, 2025 | RI | 1 | RICHMOND RI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 390.19TG | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 5112719 | BIPD | Feb 2, 2023 | Dec 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5112719 | BIPD | Jun 25, 2019 | Feb 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1263 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 9, 2016 to Jun 25, 2019 | |||||
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S1917726 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2014 | Jan 9, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2019
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Jan 9, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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Jan 9, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 1263 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 25, 2019)
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Sep 11, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND RI | RI | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC687807
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UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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GRAPHIC ARTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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