Rbex Inc
USDOT 1162821 · MC-458548 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Rbex Inc (dba Apple Towing Company) is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #558 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 15 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rbex Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Apple Towing Company |
| USDOT number | 1162821 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-458548 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2030 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77045 |
| Phone | (713) 383-6200 |
| First registered | Aug 25, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1162821.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.88 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 1,641,043 miles reported for 2025 – about 22,176 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 15 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Rbex Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 20.5% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 72% lower than average |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 15 with a vehicle check, 12 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rbex Inc?
Rbex Inc is registered with USDOT number 1162821 and operating authority MC-458548.
How many trucks does Rbex Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (13 tractors, 61 straight trucks) and 8 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 21, 2026).
Where is Rbex Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rbex Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.