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Phone (713) 383-6200Houston, TX

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Find this carrier by: Rbex · USDOT 1162821 · MC 458548 · 713-383-6200 · 7133836200 · Houston, TX

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USDOT
USDOT1162821
MC
458548
Registered
2003 · 23 yrs
Location
Houston, TX
MCS-150 filed
Jan 21, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$1 Million

Stored BIPD filing

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Rbex INC is an active carrier and shipper based in Houston, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1162821 and MC 458548. Phone: (713) 383-6200. It reports 74 power units and 65 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jan 21, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 16 roadside inspections, a 18.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.

USDOT 1162821 was first registered with FMCSA on Aug 25, 2003 (23 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 21, 2026. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC458548 effective Dec 11, 2017 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with National Interstate Insurance Company) took effect Dec 1, 2017, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 16 times on record, most recently on Sep 22, 2026, most often in TX.

74Power units, as filed
65Drivers, as filed
16Inspections (24 mo)
1Crashes recorded (24 mo)
1,641,043Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Straight TruckInspectionTractor-TrailerInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Jan 21, 2026
Registration record changed
Oct 24, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Sep 22, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Apr 17, 2025
Latest vehicle observation
Sep 22, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 1162821: connected companies.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Michael W. Scully
Legal name
Rbex INC
Doing business as
Apple Towing Company
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Carrier & Shipper

Registration & filings

USDOT number
1162821
Docket numbers
MC 458548 (active)
Registered
Aug 25, 2003 (23 yrs)
D&B (DUNS)
933550600
Last MCS-150
Jan 21, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
January 2028 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
Yes
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Houston, TX

USDOT registrations in Houston
49,182
Currently active
23,625 (48%)
One-truck operations
36,209 (74%)
With for-hire authority
25,000 (51%)
Registered in the last 12 months
2,598

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 74 power units against a local average of 5.7.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
1162821
Docket numbers
MC 458548
D&B (DUNS)
933550600
Phone
(713) 383-6200713-383-62007133836200
Fax
(713) 383-9038713-383-90387133839038
Email
mscully@appletowing.com
Officers
Michael W. Scully
Legal name
Rbex INC
DBA
Apple Towing Company
Address
2030 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77045
Mailing address
8511 S Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX 77075
Plates inspected under this USDOT
T8061K TX, T9967H TX, 94882F3 CA, 94881F3 CA, R453410 TX, 09ES5V MX, 08ES5V MX, R800063 TX, R473076 TX, K168987 TX and 3 more below

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 1162821 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractNoneNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 458548
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance Company91XTPC 4400009-00$1 MillionNov 1, 2017

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryNational Interstate Insurance CompanyTWT 0000046-00Nov 1, 2014Dec 1, 2017Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryVanliner Insurance CompanyTWT 0000046-00Nov 1, 2014Dec 12, 2014Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryVanliner Insurance CompanyTWT 0000046-00Nov 1, 2014Nov 1, 2014Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationH7A2TP0000521-00Nov 1, 2013Nov 1, 2014Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationH7A2TP0000521-00Nov 1, 2013Sep 30, 2014Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationH7A2TP0000521-00Nov 1, 2013Sep 3, 2014Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationH7A2TP0000521-00Nov 1, 2013Nov 1, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryGreat American Insurance Co.CAP3346963 01Nov 1, 2012Nov 1, 2013Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryAmerican Alternative Insurance CorporationH7A2TP0000521-00Nov 1, 2013Nov 1, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryGreat American Insurance Co.CAP3346963 01Nov 1, 2012May 9, 2013Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 32 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC458548CommonInvoluntary revocationNov 6, 2017Dec 11, 2017
MC458548CommonInvoluntary revocationOct 5, 2007Nov 7, 2007

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Recordable crash rate
5.000
Driver inspections (24 mo)
16 (1 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
16 (3 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle18.8%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver6.3%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public00NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public00NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public00NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public4.287NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeWhat it meansTimesOut of service
393.9—21
393.9TS—21
392.2-SLLEQP—10
393.19Hazard warning signals inoperative10
393.23PT—11
393.9A-LCL—10

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

16Inspections (24 mo)
15Violations (24 mo)
5Out of service (24 mo)
1Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
1Injury crashes
1Tow-away crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 12, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (1 people were injured).

Most recent

Last inspection
Sep 22, 2026
Last crash
Apr 17, 2025

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Sep 22, 202689114043TXTxWalk-around (Level 2)2 / 10 / 0
2 violations
  • 395.8F1-HOSM395.8F1-HOSM · Driver
  • 395.8K2-HOSP395.8K2-HOSP · Driver · Out of service
Sep 18, 202689035408NMNmWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 01 / 0
1 violation
  • 393.9A-LFTSI393.9A-LFTSI · Vehicle
Sep 2, 202688935853CACaFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Jul 28, 202688560184CACaFull (Level 1)0 / 03 / 0
3 violations
  • 392.2-SLLEQP392.2-SLLEQP · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LCL393.9A-LCL · Vehicle
  • 396.17C-PI396.17C-PI · Vehicle
Jul 10, 202688409284TXUs77 Riviera ScaleWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 23, 202687166757TXUs281 Sb Falfurrias ScaleFull (Level 1)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Dec 19, 202586644143TXUs281 Sb Falfurrias ScaleWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 01 / 1
1 violation
  • 393.23PT393.23PT · Vehicle · Out of service
Oct 31, 202586225003TXFm509 NbWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 03 / 2
3 violations
  • Hazard warning signals inoperative393.19 · Vehicle
  • 393.9393.9 · Vehicle · Out of service
  • 393.9TS393.9TS · Vehicle · Out of service
Oct 31, 202586225051TXFm509 NbWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 02 / 1
2 violations
  • 393.9393.9 · Vehicle
  • 396.3A1-TC396.3A1-TC · Vehicle · Out of service
Oct 28, 202586199577TXUs281 Sb Falfurrias ScaleFull (Level 1)0 / 02 / 0
2 violations
  • Inadequate brake — failure to maintain396.3A1 · Vehicle
  • Driver did not review last DVIR396.5B · Vehicle

Showing the 10 most recent of 16 inspection records on file.

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Latest crashes

Latest reportable crashes
DateLocationDeathsInjuredTow-awayVehiclesConditionsHazmat releasedFMCSA recordable
Apr 17, 2025Houston, TX01Yes2No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — litNoYes

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A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
TX · Texas104
NM · New Mexico40
CA · California20

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
20266610
202510941

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Trucks6100
Tractors1300
Trailers800

Drivers

Total drivers
65
CDL drivers
15
Interstate, over 100 mi
0
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
65
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
74
Trucks
74
Buses
0
Annual miles
1,641,043 (2025)
Seen at inspections
12 trucks · 1 trailer

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

12Power units / trucks inspected
1Trailers inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
1FVACXFE5KHKL89302019Freightliner M2Straight TruckT8061K TX1Sep 22, 20260 / 0
1FVACWFC0RHUS47482024Freightliner M2Straight TruckT9967H TX1Sep 18, 20261 / 0
1FDNF6AN6MDF064582021Ford F-650Straight Truck94882F3 CA1Sep 2, 20260 / 0
1FDNF6AN0MDF064552021Ford F-650Straight Truck94881F3 CA1Jul 28, 20262 / 0
3WKDD49X6KF2964212019Kenworth T8 SeriesTruck TractorR453410 TX4Jul 10, 20264 / 3
3AKJHHDV8LSLP65302020Freightliner CascadiaTruck Tractor09ES5V MX1Oct 31, 20250 / 0
3AKJHHDV0LSLP65232020Freightliner CascadiaTruck Tractor08ES5V MX1Oct 31, 20250 / 0
1XKDP4EX69J2525832009Kenworth T8 SeriesTruck TractorR800063 TX2Oct 31, 20254 / 1
3WKDD40XXKF3478192019Kenworth T8 SeriesTruck TractorR473076 TX1Jul 8, 20250 / 0
1FVACWFCXLHLM06542020Freightliner M2Straight TruckK168987 TX1Jul 1, 20251 / 0
1NKZX7EX2KJ3085912019Kenworth T880Straight TruckK123781 TX2Jun 25, 20250 / 0
1T9LS4822HB5400132017Take 3 Trailers Inc Take 3 Trailers IncSemi-Trailer790112K TX2Jun 4, 20250 / 0
3C7WRMEL2HG5554382017Ram 5500Straight TruckK168989 TX2Jun 4, 20250 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Straight TruckInspection 7 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
  • Tractor-TrailerInspection 5 truck tractors and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightMetal/Sheet/CoilMotor VehiclesDrive-Away/Tow-AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)Oilfield EquipmentConstruction

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  2. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  3. Record updated: safety grade C → B.
  4. Record updated: safety grade B → C.
  5. Record updated: dBA name APPLE TOWING CO → APPLE TOWING COMPANY.
  6. MCS-150 filing on record.
  7. Earliest reportable crash on file.
  8. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  9. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  10. Revocation effective: Common authority MC458548.
  11. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Interstate Insurance Company (MC458548) — CANCEL.
  12. Revocation served: Common authority MC458548 (involuntary revocation).
  13. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC458548) — TERM/CANCL.
  14. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Interstate Insurance Company (MC458548).
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC458548).
  16. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC458548) — TERM/REPL.
  17. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (MC458548) — CANCEL.
  18. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (MC458548) — TERM/CANCL.
  19. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (MC458548) — TERM/CANCL.
  20. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (MC458548).
  21. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with American Alternative Insurance Corporation (MC458548) — TERM/REPL.
  22. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great American Insurance Co. (MC458548) — CANCEL.
  23. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great American Insurance Co. (MC458548) — TERM/CANCL.
  24. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great American Insurance Co. (MC458548).
  25. Revocation effective: Common authority MC458548.
  26. Revocation served: Common authority MC458548 (involuntary revocation).
  27. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1162821.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Recent changes to the record

Recent changes to the FMCSA record
DateFieldBeforeAfter
Sep 11, 2026Safety gradeCB
Sep 6, 2026Safety gradeBC
Aug 19, 2026DBA nameAPPLE TOWING COAPPLE TOWING COMPANY

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Aug 25, 2003
Last MCS-150 update
Jan 21, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Rbex INC an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1162821 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Rbex INC's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 1162821; docket number MC 458548.

How do I contact Rbex INC?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (713) 383-6200; fax (713) 383-9038; email mscully@appletowing.com; address 2030 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77045; mailing address 8511 S Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX 77075.

What insurance does this record show for Rbex INC?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Rbex INC's safety rating?

No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.

How many trucks and drivers does Rbex INC have?

Power units: 74; drivers: 65, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 21, 2026).

What does Rbex INC haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, building materials, machinery (large), oilfield equipment, construction.

What equipment does Rbex INC operate?

On government records: Straight Truck (7 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (5 truck tractors and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).

How many inspections and crashes has Rbex INC had?

Inspections: 16; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Rbex INC?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2028. The latest filing stored here is Jan 21, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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