Rusty's Towing Service Inc
USDOT 366921 · MC-246199 · Columbus, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Rusty's Towing Service Inc is a corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 45 drivers, which ranks it #377 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 22 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 5.1 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, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rusty's Towing Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 366921 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-246199 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4845 Obetz-Reese Road, Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Phone | (614) 491-6288 |
| First registered | Sep 21, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 366921.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.57 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 926,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 11,722 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 32 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Rusty's Towing Service Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 173% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 21, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rusty's Towing Service Inc?
Rusty's Towing Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 366921 and operating authority MC-246199.
How many trucks does Rusty's Towing Service Inc have?
It reports 79 power units (19 tractors, 60 straight trucks) and 19 trailers, with 45 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 6, 2026).
Where is Rusty's Towing Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbus, Ohio 43207.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rusty's Towing Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 9.1% 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.