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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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RALPH'S TOWING
USDOT 535655 · MC715102 · EIN 26-0885579 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12226 PULASKI HIGHWAY, JOPPA, MD, 21085
(443) 865-3783 · RAFAEL FERRAN, JR.
34
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 34.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 297
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 1000170379 · eff 01/24/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance263 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Unsafe Driving18 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 117 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9B-LRLOWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD15
NJ4
NC2
PA1
VA1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.81 | 0.83 | ≈19–26% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.52 | 0.27 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.26 | 6.66 | ≈84–88% (over 75) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-13. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Phone / texting 44% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (5 OOS) · Suspension / axle 10% (1 OOS)
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.128B-CLWV
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.445).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 08/08/2025 | HALIFAX, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/03/2025 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle6 trailer
Company profile
Officer
RAFAEL FERRAN, JR.
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
1993-09-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL AIR MOVING & STORAGE CO INC | 84691 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BEL AIR MOVING & STORAGE CO INC (USDOT 84691, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2026 — Insurance cancelled — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM9555122
01/24/2026 — Insurance filed — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1000170379
01/24/2026 — Insurance replaced — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000170379
06/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
01/24/2025 — Insurance replaced — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM9555122
02/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM0003844
01/24/2023 — Insurance replaced — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM0003844
11/26/2014 — Insurance cancelled — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM0003844
09/13/2014 — Insurance replaced — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GPM0003844
02/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM0003844
01/24/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMM0003844
06/11/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/01/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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