PRECISION AUTO SALES & BODY WORKS INC
USDOT 1228632 • DBA: WILLY'S PRECISION TOWING • 100 SOUTH ST, JOHNSTON, RI, 02919
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-523947 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2013 | May 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1625577 | ON FILE | Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0760032 | ON FILE | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1625577 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980720768 | REPLACED | May 15, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1642676 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2022 | May 9, 2024 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000044116 | REPLACED | May 4, 2019 | May 4, 2022 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2362695 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2015 | May 15, 2019 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-01 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-01 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-01 | REPLACED | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-00 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2013 | Aug 29, 2013 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-00 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2013 | May 4, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000388-00 | REPLACED | May 4, 2013 | May 4, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0760032 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0760032 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0760032 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0760032 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0760032 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 00115428-00 | REPLACED | May 6, 2009 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 264428 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2005 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 264428 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2005 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 264428 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2005 | May 6, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1625577 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1625577 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980720768 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1642676 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000044116 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 2362695 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2015 | May 4, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2013 | Aug 29, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000388-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2013 | May 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | CARGO | Sep 14, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 00115428-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0760032 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 264428 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 264428 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 264428 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2009 | May 6, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-523947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-523947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC523947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 24, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2019 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2015 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2014 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2013 |
| MC523947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 17, 2013 | REVOKED | May 15, 2024 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2012 |
| MC523947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2009 |
| MC523947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 2005 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2013 |
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 • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (14 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records