Freight Carrier · Columbus, OH

RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC

4845 OBETZ-REESE ROAD · Columbus, OH 43207

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #246199
  • USDOT #366921 USDOT Active
  • 79
    Power Units
  • 45
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC is a Columbus, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 79 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-246199 and their USDOT number is 366921.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 926,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: OH (16), MI (1), IN (1), US (1), VA (1), IL (1), MD (1). Home base: Columbus, Ohio.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.83 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.35 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.92 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.52 2

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.7× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC
4845 OBETZ-REESE ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43207
Mailing Address
RUSTY'S TOWING SERVICE INC
100 S THIRD STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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