PRECISION TOWING INC

USDOT 1172641 • 2305 HAMSTROM ROAD, PORTAGE, IN, 46368

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,172,641
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2197647505
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
231,576
Physical Address
2305 HAMSTROM ROAD, PORTAGE, IN, 46368
Mailing Address
P O BOX 965, PORTAGE, IN, 46368
Contact
Phone: 2197647505

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 31, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-520135ACTIVEUnknownMar 27, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA9326217ON FILEMar 31, 2020Mar 27, 2024
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTTPKG00078ON FILEMar 31, 2011Feb 11, 2015

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP005599CANCELLEDMar 31, 2019Mar 31, 2020
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP902043CANCELLEDMar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2019
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK007860-01CANCELLEDMar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK007860-00CANCELLEDMar 31, 2016Mar 31, 2017
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryTWR0005300CANCELLEDMar 31, 2015Mar 31, 2016
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTPKG0157900CANCELLEDMar 31, 2014Mar 31, 2015
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTWT 4160144-01REPLACEDMar 31, 2013Mar 31, 2014
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTUM 4601151-00REPLACEDMar 31, 2012Mar 31, 2013
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTPKG00078REPLACEDMar 31, 2011Mar 31, 2012
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDTUM00694REPLACEDMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2011
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCARGODTUM00694CANCELLEDMar 31, 2009Apr 29, 2011
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCARGODTUM00694REPLACEDMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2011
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDTUM00694CANCELLEDMar 31, 2009Apr 29, 2011
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTTS 4600261-00REPLACEDMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2009
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTS 4600261-00REPLACEDMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2009
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGON010 600 154REPLACEDMar 31, 2006Mar 31, 2007
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryN010 600 154REPLACEDMar 31, 2006Mar 31, 2007
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary463551CANCELLEDMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2006
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO463551CANCELLEDMar 31, 2005Mar 31, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA9326217BIPD/PrimaryMar 27, 2024Mar 27, 2024
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP005599BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP902043BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2019Mar 31, 2019
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK007860-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2018
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK007860-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TWR0005300BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2016Mar 31, 2016
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYTTPKG0157900BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2015Mar 31, 2015
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYTTPKG00078CARGOFeb 11, 2015Feb 11, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYTWT 4160144-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2014Mar 31, 2014
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYTUM 4601151-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2013Mar 31, 2013
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYTTPKG00078BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2012Mar 31, 2012
TERM/CANCLIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYDTUM00694CARGOApr 29, 2011Apr 29, 2011
TERM/CANCLIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYDTUM00694BIPD/PrimaryApr 29, 2011Apr 29, 2011
TERM/REPLIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYDTUM00694BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2011Mar 31, 2011
TERM/REPLIMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYDTUM00694CARGOMar 31, 2011Mar 31, 2011
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYTTS 4600261-00CARGOMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2009
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYTTS 4600261-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2009
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.N010 600 154CARGOMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2007
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.N010 600 154BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2007Mar 31, 2007
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.463551BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2006Mar 31, 2006
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.463551CARGOMar 31, 2006Mar 31, 2006

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 27, 2020
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 28, 2019
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 5, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 22, 2018
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 23, 2016
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 1, 2015
MC520135COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 6, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 15, 2006
MC520135MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 22, 2005Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
2
Violations
3
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 2 of 2 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state2 inspections

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 2 inspections)

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 2 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (2 inspections)

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Inspection History (2 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Nov 25, 202586423137WB SCALEMILevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.23-LEUYes
Feb 21, 202480918349WB SCALEMILevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

1 total · 100.0% OOS
2025-112025-11
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WB SCALE2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 25, 2025INTOW00PORTAGECORAL AVE...068642PRECISION TOWING INC
Dec 21, 2022INTOW00BURNS HARBOR(PORTER)MELTON RD...741817PRECISION TOWING INC
Jul 20, 2012INTOW00
Dec 9, 2011INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 25, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 27, 2020
Authority
Mar 31, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 31, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 20, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 29, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Apr 29, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Mar 31, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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