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Carrier profile · USDOT 1840834 · MC667170 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rafael Ruiz

DBA Certified Towing and Recovery · Independence, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (816) 813-9168
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
33K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC667170
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
33,098 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1840834
MC / docket
MC-667170
Legal name
Rafael Ruiz
DBA
Certified Towing and Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 30, 2008
Last MCS-150
Mar 10, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Rafael Ruiz's USDOT number?

Rafael Ruiz's USDOT number is 1840834 and its docket number is MC667170.

Is Rafael Ruiz authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Rafael Ruiz's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Rafael Ruiz's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 10, 2025.

Where is Rafael Ruiz located?

Rafael Ruiz is located at 14815 E Nickell Ave, Independence, MO, 64050. Phone: (816) 813-9168.

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