RUNK'S AUTO AND TOWING LLC
USDOT 1197138 • DBA: RUNKS AUTO AND TOWING LLC • 3617 RUNK BROS LANE, JAMES CREEK, PA, 16657
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-670733 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q03 1380238 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2020 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPM0006283 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2013 | Feb 17, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM0006283 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CL 6283 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2009 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM 6283 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CL 6283 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM 6283 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2009 | Apr 5, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPM0006283 | CARGO | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q03 1380238 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM0006283 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 6283 | CARGO | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 6283 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 6283 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 6283 | CARGO | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-670733 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC670733 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 23, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC670733 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2021 |
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
3 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BSRFSAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87350571 | MOUNT UNION PA | PA | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85113839 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI | PA | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.60D, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9 | No |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 83059815 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 393.45B2-B, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.47E | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 80733174 | ROUTE 522 MOUNT UNION BYPASS | PA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 1, 2020 | sms-78274783 | OSWEGATCHIE | NY | Level 2 | — | 6 | Details unavailable | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0019 E | ...C51724 | RUNK'S AUTO AND TOWING LLC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I81 | ...395132 | RUNK'S AUTO AND TOWING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records