HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/366921-rustys-towing-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (614) 491-6288, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC246199.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC246199 | Primary | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000338537 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 30, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 7 · Ohio avg 21.7%
2 of 21 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | IN | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 45.5% | 18.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 27.3% | 63.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 13.6% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 7 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Violet (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Canal Winchester, OH | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Johnstown, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Union (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 366921 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC246199 |
| Legal name | RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 79 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 926,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 21, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 21, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC
What does RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC246199: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 366921. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 491-6288, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC246199, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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