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
State
Phone
4144811722
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
187,154
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
833 W WATERFORD AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53221-1714
Contact
Phone: 4144811722
Email: [email protected]
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
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-183742 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 28, 2007 |
Active Insurance (3)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 246778 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 267693 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BAP8477274-01 | ON FILE | May 10, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 267693 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020031504-00 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020031504-00 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100636-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100636-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100636 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100636 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D085P00182 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | D085P00182 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | D085P00182 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D085P00182 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226712315 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 26712315 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2001 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | IMB4021922 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 1999 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP8477274-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1999 | Feb 5, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133 607125 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 1994 | May 10, 1999 |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 503070637 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 1992 | Apr 22, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 267693 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 246778 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 267693 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020031504-00 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020031504-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100636-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100636-01 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100636 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100636 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D085P00182 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D085P00182 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D085P00182 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D085P00182 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226712315 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 31, 2001 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 26712315 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 31, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP8477274-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2001 | Feb 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | IMB4021922 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133 607125 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 1999 | May 10, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BAP8477274-01 | BIPD | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 503070637 | CARGO | Apr 22, 1999 | Apr 22, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-183742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC183742 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2007 |
| MC183742 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2004 |
| MC183742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 18, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC183742 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183742 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1985 | REVOKED | Apr 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 states • 2 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (6 violations from 2 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Inspection History (2 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 84624793 | BRISTOL IN | IN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.112-C | Yes |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83398995 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
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
BRISTOL IN1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance2 · 1 OOS
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)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | STH 241 SB | ...T50269 | RAY'S TOWING INC |
| Dec 27, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2003 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 1994 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Aug 1, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 1, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2007
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2005
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • CARGO
Aug 1, 2005
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2004
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2004
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2003
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2003
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 31, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • CARGO
Dec 1, 2002
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2001
InsuranceInsurance cancel
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2001
InsuranceInsurance cancel
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Feb 5, 2001
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2000
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • CARGO
May 10, 1999
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 22, 1999
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ZURICH INSURANCE CO. • BIPD
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