Carrier profile · USDOT 535655 · MC715102 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ralph's Towing

DBA Ralphs Towing Inc · Joppa, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
9
Power units
9
Drivers
25
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
517K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 34.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 12.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
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
34.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 23 inspections
Driver out-of-service
12.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 25 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 2.90 per 1M mi
Total inspections
25
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
23
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC715102
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 24, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Donegal Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
516,742 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
535655
MC / docket
MC-715102
Legal name
Ralph's Towing
DBA
Ralphs Towing Inc
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 1, 1993
Last MCS-150
Jun 10, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
9 (8)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 Ralph's Towing's USDOT number?

Ralph's Towing's USDOT number is 535655 and its docket number is MC715102.

Is Ralph's Towing authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ralph's Towing's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 25 roadside inspections, a 34.8% vehicle and 12.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ralph's Towing's fleet?

9 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 10, 2025.

What insurance does Ralph's Towing carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Ralph's Towing located?

Ralph's Towing is located at 12226 Pulaski Highway, Joppa, MD, 21085. Phone: (443) 865-3783.

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