RICK'S TOWING COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDDBA: RICKS TOWING & TRANSPORT
USDOT
139708
MC Number
411917
Fleet Size
20
Total Drivers
12
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 1, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RICK'S TOWING COMPANY is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GRIMES, Iowa, operating 20 power units with 12 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 17 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.2% across 26,821 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
17
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 22, 2020
Cargo
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 17, 2016
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RICK'S TOWING COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RICK'S TOWING COMPANY (USDOT #139708) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RICK'S TOWING COMPANY's safety record?
RICK'S TOWING COMPANY has 17 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RICK'S TOWING COMPANY operate?
RICK'S TOWING COMPANY operates 20 power units with 12 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does RICK'S TOWING COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. RICK'S TOWING COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RICK'S TOWING COMPANY located?
RICK'S TOWING COMPANY is based in GRIMES, Iowa at 4101 SE CAPITOL CR, 50111. Phone: (515) 986-9440.
What are RICK'S TOWING COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
RICK'S TOWING COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 54.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.