FMCSA Carrier Profile
RICARDO'S TOWING SERVICE INC
New Bedford, MA
Inactive
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 5 yrs
Authority
Active
MC-692232 · Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
1 inspection on record
Flags · 3
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Insurance Cancellation Pending
Active cancellation filing on record, effective June 2, 2026 — coverage may lapse soon.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs
- Insurance cancellation pending — coverage may lapse soon
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Operating Authority
MC692232
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CSC00001012044
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
398751
MC Number
MC-692232
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 1990
Authority Reinstated
August 30, 2021
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
78 Jones Street, New Bedford, MA 02747
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Dopao
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | MA | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C7WRNDL1JG334393 | 8 | 1 OOS |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2024 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNDL1JG334393 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| December 22, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 13, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
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