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RALPH'S TOWING
Doing business as RALPHS TOWING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.4% vs Maryland average 20.7%.
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, (443) 865-3783, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC715102.
- 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) | MC715102 | Primary | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000170379 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 24, 2026 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 22 · Maryland avg 20.7%
3 of 24 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | MD | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | VA | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | 8 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 14 | 79.4% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 8.8% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 5.9% | 10.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Semi-Trailer driveaway safety devices with improper repairs Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDIR | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Halifax, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 535655 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC715102 |
| Legal name | RALPH'S TOWING |
| DBA name | RALPHS TOWING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 516,742 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 1, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Questions about RALPH'S TOWING
What does RALPH'S TOWING's operating authority allow?
MC715102: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about RALPH'S TOWING 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking RALPH'S TOWING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 535655. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (443) 865-3783, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC715102, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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