RAY'S TOWING INC

USDOT 259395 • 833 W WATERFORD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53221-1714

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
259,395
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4144811722
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
187,154
Physical Address
833 W WATERFORD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53221-1714
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-183742ACTIVEUnknownAug 28, 2007

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCID 246778ON FILEAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.CARGO267693ON FILEAug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2007
ZURICH INSURANCE CO.BIPDBAP8477274-01ON FILEMay 10, 1999Apr 22, 1999

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary267693REPLACEDAug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2007
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP1020031504-00REPLACEDDec 1, 2004Aug 1, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP1020031504-00REPLACEDDec 1, 2004Aug 1, 2005
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP100636-01CANCELLEDDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2004
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOLTP100636-01CANCELLEDDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2004
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOLTP100636CANCELLEDDec 1, 2002Dec 1, 2003
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP100636CANCELLEDDec 1, 2002Dec 1, 2003
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryD085P00182REPLACEDDec 31, 2001Dec 1, 2002
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGOD085P00182REPLACEDDec 31, 2001Dec 1, 2002
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.CARGOD085P00182CANCELLEDDec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2002
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryD085P00182CANCELLEDDec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2002
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226712315CANCELLEDDec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2001
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO26712315CANCELLEDDec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2001
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACARGOIMB4021922REPLACEDApr 22, 1999Dec 31, 2000
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP8477274-01CANCELLEDApr 22, 1999Feb 5, 2001
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary133 607125REPLACEDNov 10, 1994May 10, 1999
WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO503070637REPLACEDNov 10, 1992Apr 22, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.267693CARGOAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
TERM/REPLWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CID 246778BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.267693BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
TERM/REPLWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020031504-00CARGOAug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2005
TERM/REPLWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020031504-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2005Aug 1, 2005
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP100636-01BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP100636-01CARGODec 1, 2004Dec 1, 2004
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP100636CARGODec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2003
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP100636BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2003
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D085P00182CARGODec 31, 2002Dec 31, 2002
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D085P00182BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2002Dec 31, 2002
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D085P00182CARGODec 1, 2002Dec 1, 2002
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D085P00182BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2002Dec 1, 2002
CANCELTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.226712315BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2001
CANCELTRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.26712315CARGODec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2001
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP8477274-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2001Feb 5, 2001
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAIMB4021922CARGODec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2000
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.133 607125BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 1999May 10, 1999
TERM/REPLZURICH INSURANCE CO.BAP8477274-01BIPDApr 22, 1999Apr 22, 1999
TERM/REPLWESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY503070637CARGOApr 22, 1999Apr 22, 1999

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-183742INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC183742COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 13, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 28, 2007
MC183742COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 4, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 30, 2004
MC183742MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 18, 2001Unknown
MC183742COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 10, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC183742COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 8, 1987DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC183742MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 28, 1985REVOKEDApr 18, 2001

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
2
Violations
6
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 2 of 2 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states2 inspections

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 2 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 2 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.112-CCargo - Tiedown not adjustable10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Inspection History (2 inspections)

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Inspection History (2 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
May 9, 202584624793BRISTOL ININLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.112-CYes
Dec 13, 202483398995NEWTON WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-122025-05
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 21, 2025WITOW00GREENFIELDSTH 241 SB...T50269RAY'S TOWING INC
Dec 27, 2020WIINJURY01
Feb 9, 2017WIINJURY01
Sep 26, 2008WITOW00
Aug 27, 2003WITOW00
Mar 18, 1994WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 27, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 9, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 26, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2007
Authority
Aug 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • CARGO
Aug 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 31, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 1, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Feb 5, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2000
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • CARGO
May 10, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 22, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH INSURANCE CO. • BIPD

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