Rich's Towing & Service INC
Middleburg Heights, OH
Rich's Towing & Service INC is an active motor carrier based in Middleburg Heights, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 327069 and MC 239904. It reports 49 power units and 66 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 18 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 327069
- MC
- 239904
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- Power units
- 49
- Drivers
- 66
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
49
Power Units
66
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (38 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 327069's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 15, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in September 1988, about 38 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 1,060,000 fleet miles in 2026, about 21,600 miles per power unit.
- 68 other USDOT registrations list Middleburg Heights, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Rich's Towing & Service INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (25 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 7 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Rich's Towing & Service INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 33
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,060,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
66
Total Drivers
33
CDL Drivers
33
Interstate Drivers
33
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC
13 trucks and 15 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Trail King Industries, Etnyre. Equipment breakdown: 15 SEMI-TRAILER, 10 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 54% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 36% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 11% |
Trailers (15 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 15 |
| Trail King | 6 |
| Landoll Co | 2 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Trailex I | 1 |
| Trai | 1 |
| E. D. Etny | 1 |
| Talb | 1 |
| Talbert Mf | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 7 |
| Dolly | 4 |
| Specialty Trailer | 1 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 54 ft | 1 |
| 26 ft | 1 |
| 52 ft | 1 |
| 3 axles | 6 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
| 1 axle | 3 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 10 | 36% |
| Trail King Industries | 8 | 29% |
| Etnyre | 2 | 7% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 7% |
| Talbert | 2 | 7% |
| Landoll Co | 1 | 4% |
| Landoll Corporation | 1 | 4% |
| International | 1 | 4% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 1 | 4% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (28)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPBD49X0LD674813 | PWN3729 | OH | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1LH440WH6K1B27417 | TSC3486 | OH | Landoll Co | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1NPXXPEX9PD891958 | PXB3588 | OH | Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1XPXP4EX7FD283018 | PWA3410 | OH | 2015 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 1TKH01539MM095385 | TSC7157 | OH | 2021 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 1NPXGGGG00D410191 | PWE4691 | OH | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | May 2026 |
| 1E9326215KE111083 | TSC2799 | OH | 2019 Etnyre | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2026 |
| 1TKR00510KW019181 | TSC2852 | OH | 2019 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1XKZP4TX5HJ168083 | PWE4692 | OH | 2017 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1TKR00510FM116222 | TSC2795 | OH | 2015 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1XPXP4EX8ED239379 | PVW1827 | OH | 2014 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 1TKR00516EM103084 | TQG4902 | OH | 2014 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1NPXGGGG90D466744 | PXD8104 | OH | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1E9054306TE111079 | TSG4382 | OH | 2026 Etnyre | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1NPXGGGG90D329612 | PWC2298 | OH | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1TKA0532XGM068056 | TQP5745 | OH | 2016 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1LH440WH3M1B29760 | TSC7160 | OH | 2021 Landoll Corporation | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1TKJ01439FM116144 | TSC2794 | OH | 2015 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1TKJ05334CM057539 | TPY6308 | OH | 2012 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1NPXX4EX9KD616761 | PWL7350 | OH | 2019 Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1XKWP4EX6FJ461990 | PWA3409 | OH | 2015 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 3HTPCSZT8SN799330 | 12L4RP | OH | 2025 International | Straight Truck | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1XPXP4EX9CD171347 | PVS1127 | OH | 2012 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 40FSK5237L1038392 | TSC4758 | OH | 2020 Talbert | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1XPXD40X8PD819668 | PWV9663 | OH | 2023 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Oct 2024 |
| 5MC125317R3221574 | TSF1167 | OH | 2024 Manac Trailers Usa | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1TKR01923MM095386 | TSC7158 | OH | 2021 Trail King Industries | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 40FSK5332F1033734 | TSC2796 | OH | 2015 Talbert | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 28)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
18
Inspections
24 months
12
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/26/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/04/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2025 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 18 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 9924637 | $1 Million | 03/08/2021 |
View Insurance History (7 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3983384 | 12/03/2001 | 09/26/2007 | CANCEL | |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3983384 | 09/26/2007 | 09/01/2018 | CANCEL | |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAP0314808 | 09/01/1999 | 09/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 476 306 834 | 07/01/1998 | 09/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 660-168J2062-COF-91 | 07/01/1991 | 06/16/1998 | CANCEL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9924637 | 09/01/2018 | 04/13/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9924637 | 09/01/2018 | 03/08/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 | OH | CANTON, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/20/2025 | OH | GUILFORD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/16/2025 | OH | OLMSTED (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC operate?
RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (7 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Rich's Towing & Service INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 327069's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed September 15, 2026.
What is Rich's Towing & Service INC's safety record?
It reports 49 power units and 66 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 18 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 19 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC has been inspected 19 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OH, PA, MI. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLL — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-22 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-04 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-18 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-13 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-14 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-30 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
5 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for RICH'S TOWING & SERVICE INC, of which 2 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 19 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 2 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.41 | 3 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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