Carrier profile · USDOT 2445913 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ryan McCandless

DBA McCandless Towing and Recovery · Dubois, PA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2013
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
3
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
72
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1 fatal crash in 24 months. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% 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 rates12/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
2
1 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 20.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
3
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2445913
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ryan McCandless
DBA
McCandless Towing and Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Oct 15, 2013
Last MCS-150
Mar 12, 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 Ryan McCandless's USDOT number?

Ryan McCandless's USDOT number is 2445913.

Is Ryan McCandless authorized to operate?

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

What is Ryan McCandless's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ryan McCandless's fleet?

3 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 12, 2025.

Where is Ryan McCandless located?

Ryan McCandless is located at 7054 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Dubois, PA, 15801. Phone: (412) 720-9577.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.