DBA: Ralphs Towing Inc
Ralph'S Towing is an active interstate carrier based in Joppa, MD.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 9 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 9 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 66% | 88% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 95% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 79% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 82% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 17 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 17 | 16 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| May 19, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 16, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 1
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.69 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.55 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 6.76 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.28 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state MD accounts for 59% of activity. Activity outside home state (MD): 41%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| May 5, 2026 |
| MD |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 3 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 7 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 393128BCLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 393104BC | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 393104F3C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 393128BCLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 393207ASTCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3939AHLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 3929ADFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | — |