RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
USDOT 327069 • 20531 FIRST AVENUE, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH, 44130-2437
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-239904 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 10, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9924637 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2018 | Mar 8, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9924637 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2018 | Apr 13, 2021 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3983384 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3983384 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2001 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | CAP0314808 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1999 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476 306 834 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 660-168J2062-COF-91 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1991 | Jun 16, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9924637 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9924637 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2021 | Mar 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3983384 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3983384 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 26, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAP0314808 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 476 306 834 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1999 | Sep 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 660-168J2062-COF-91 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 1998 | Jun 16, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-239904 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC239904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2021 |
| MC239904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2018 |
| MC239904 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 17, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC239904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 1998 |
| MC239904 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1992 | REVOKED | Nov 15, 2001 |
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 • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (23 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | US 30 | ...891958 | RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GUILFORD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...410191 | RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLMSTED (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...635618 | RICH'S TOWING AND SERVICE INC, |
| Jan 17, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS | BAGLEY RD RD | ...215556 | RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | I-77 MP 12.50 | ...239379 | RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HINCKLEY | W 130TH ST | ...239379 | RICH'S TOWING & RECOVERY |
| Jul 12, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN HEIGHTS | IR 480 | ...111830 | RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC |
| Dec 24, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2010 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2007 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2006 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2005 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2003 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events