ABS TOWING INC
USDOT 1051408 • DBA: DALLAS WRECKER • 402 INDUSTRIAL WAY N LOT D, DALLAS, GA, 30132
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-702281 | REVOKED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1642144 | ON FILE | Apr 6, 2021 | May 21, 2022 |
| SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 00BAP90276 | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2010 | May 11, 2016 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA1014633 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA1014633 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA1014633 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 00BAP90276 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 00BAP90276 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2009 | May 11, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1642144 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA1014633 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA1014633 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 00BAP90276 | CARGO | May 11, 2016 | May 11, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 00BAP90276 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2016 | May 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHERN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 00BAP90276 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA1014633 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-702281 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC702281 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2016 |
| MC702281 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2016 |
| MC702281 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2010 | REVOKED | May 31, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | DABBS BRIDGE RD AT FERGUSON PL | ...B05840 | ABS TOWING INC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | MORRIS RD / ACE WAY | ...F02053 | DALLAS WRECKER |
| Jun 11, 2009 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records