RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC

USDOT 327069 • 20531 FIRST AVENUE, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH, 44130-2437

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
327,069
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4402343435
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,118,000
Physical Address
20531 FIRST AVENUE, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH, 44130-2437
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 1, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-239904ACTIVEUnknownMar 10, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9924637ON FILESep 1, 2018Mar 8, 2021

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9924637NAME CHANGEDSep 1, 2018Apr 13, 2021
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP 3983384CANCELLEDSep 26, 2007Sep 1, 2018
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCSP 3983384CANCELLEDDec 3, 2001Sep 26, 2007
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryCAP0314808CANCELLEDSep 1, 1999Sep 1, 2001
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary476 306 834REPLACEDJul 1, 1998Sep 1, 1999
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary660-168J2062-COF-91CANCELLEDJul 1, 1991Jun 16, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9924637BIPD/PrimaryApr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
TERM/REPLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9924637BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
CANCELWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 3983384BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
CANCELWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 3983384BIPD/PrimarySep 26, 2007Sep 26, 2007
CANCELCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICACAP0314808BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2001Sep 1, 2001
TERM/REPLATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.476 306 834BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 1999Sep 1, 1999
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY660-168J2062-COF-91BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 1998Jun 16, 1998

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-239904INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC239904CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 11, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2021
MC239904CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 6, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2018
MC239904MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 17, 2001Unknown
MC239904CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 13, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 1998
MC239904MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 16, 1992REVOKEDNov 15, 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
23
Violations
21
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
3
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states23 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (21 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNSFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14211Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.91vs nat'l 1.80
-0.89 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687427677NEW PHILADELPHIA OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 23, 202687390744GREENWICH OHOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202586496814MANSFIELD OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 8, 202585737419SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATIPALevel 3TRAI SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLNo
Jul 10, 202585194155SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 22, 202584772916DELAWARE OHOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16ADNo
May 20, 202584749459LAKE MILTON OHOHLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 20, 202584749607GREENWICH OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 18, 202584176169BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.71H10-CDDSDNSYes
Mar 13, 202584131960MACKINAC BRIDGEMILevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
Feb 14, 202583880900MEDINA OHOHLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Oct 30, 202483063534CHAGRIN FALLS OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 15, 202482924972ASHLAND OHOHLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 30, 202482539274ROADSIDEOHLevel 3TALB SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jul 9, 202482111460GARY ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
Jun 20, 202481957956GARY ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 12, 202481086567ROADSIDEOHLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 18, 202480639114ROADSIDEOHLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 1, 202380072260ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TALB SEMI-TRAILER8392.2, 392.9(a)(1), 393.95(a)Yes
Sep 12, 202379654789VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202379283829ROADSIDEOHLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Jun 13, 202378893109SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST APALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 21, 202378427917ROADSIDEOHLevel 2ETNY SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.60(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
22

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 2, 2025OHTOW00CANTONUS 30...891958RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
Jun 20, 2025OHTOW00GUILFORD (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 71...410191RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
Jan 16, 2025OHTOW00OLMSTED (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 80...635618RICH'S TOWING AND SERVICE INC,
Jan 17, 2023OHTOW00MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTSBAGLEY RD RD...215556RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
Dec 7, 2022WVTOW00PRINCETONI-77 MP 12.50...239379RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
Aug 23, 2021OHTOW00HINCKLEYW 130TH ST...239379RICH'S TOWING & RECOVERY
Jul 12, 2021OHTOW00BROOKLYN HEIGHTSIR 480...111830RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
Dec 24, 2020OHTOW00
Feb 8, 2019OHTOW00
Sep 10, 2018OHINJURY01
Feb 10, 2018OHTOW00
May 26, 2015OHINJURY01
May 19, 2015OHTOW00
Mar 18, 2015OHINJURY01
Sep 5, 2014OHINJURY02
Sep 26, 2013OHTOW00
Aug 6, 2012OHTOW00
Jun 21, 2012OHINJURY01
Mar 4, 2012OHTOW00
Oct 17, 2010OHTOW00
Apr 9, 2010OHINJURY01
Dec 16, 2007OHTOW00
Feb 8, 2006OHINJURY01
Jan 11, 2005MAINJURY01
Sep 22, 2003OHTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 12, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2021
Authority
Mar 8, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 24, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 10, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 26, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 19, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 5, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 26, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 4, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 17, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 9, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

Showing most recent 25 of 33 events

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