Carrier profile · USDOT 4283282 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ricks Towing Services Inc

Atascadero, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2024
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+20 more
5
Power units
5
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
48K
Annual miles
2 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
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Driver OOS above average: 10.0% 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 rates16/20
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
10.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
10.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 10 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellPaper Product
Annual mileage
48,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4283282
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ricks Towing Services Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 17, 2024
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (805) 458-1860
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Ricks Towing Services Inc's USDOT number?

Ricks Towing Services Inc's USDOT number is 4283282.

Is Ricks Towing Services Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Ricks Towing Services Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 10.0% vehicle and 10.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ricks Towing Services Inc's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

Where is Ricks Towing Services Inc located?

Ricks Towing Services Inc is located at 4695 Estrada Ave, Atascadero, CA, 93422-3037. Phone: (805) 458-1860.

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