RICKS TOWING COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDDBA: RICKS TOWING & TRANSPORT
USDOT
139708
MC Number
411917
Fleet Size
17
Total Drivers
10
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
RICKS TOWING COMPANY is a small interstate motor carrier based in GRIMES, Iowa, operating 17 power units with 10 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. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 15 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 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 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
15
Total
63%
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
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RICKS TOWING COMPANY authorized to operate?
Yes. RICKS TOWING COMPANY (USDOT #139708) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is RICKS TOWING COMPANY's safety record?
RICKS TOWING COMPANY has 15 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RICKS TOWING COMPANY operate?
RICKS TOWING COMPANY operates 17 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does RICKS TOWING COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. RICKS TOWING COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RICKS TOWING COMPANY located?
RICKS TOWING COMPANY is based in GRIMES, Iowa at 4101 SE CAPITOL CR, 50111. Phone: (515) 986-9440.
What are RICKS TOWING COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
RICKS TOWING COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 66.7% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.