MICHAEL D RING JR
USDOT 3142931 • DBA: R&M FARMING • 59 CAMERON RUN, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 25414-6012
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-100955 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FPKN BAN 3008837863 | ON FILE | Jun 11, 2018 | Jun 11, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FPKN BAN 3008837863 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2018 | Aug 4, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPKN BAN 3008837863 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPKN BAN 3008837863 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2023 | Jun 11, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC100955 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3-SV | External sun visor obstructs the drivers view | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85837680 | MARSHALL VA | VA | Level 3 | HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 85538748 | FLINTSTONE MD | MD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 80913048 | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 393.95(a), 390.21T(b) | No |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 80725742 | AUGUSTA WV | WV | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.201A-VFC, 392.2-SLTFC, 393.201A-FRBFC | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79600879 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI | PA | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 79314674 | Roadside | VA | Level 3 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 390.21T(b), 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| May 25, 2023 | 78747209 | ROUTE 17 AT MARSHALL | VA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 390.21T(b), 393.95(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 78359789 | ALLEGANY COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | HEIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 393.51, 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELKRIDGE | 32.65 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 5.710 ON MD 100 | ...737439 | MICHAEL D RING JR |
| Apr 1, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS695 BALTO BELTWAY (OUTER LOOP) | ...094834 | R&M FARMING |
| Jan 29, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | US RT 050, BLOOMERY PIKE | ...659593 | R&M FARMING |
| Nov 26, 2022 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GERRARDSTOWN | COUNTY RT 7/18, BACK CRK VALLEY RD, TUSCARORA PIKE | ...094834 | R&M FARMING |
| Nov 21, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records