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ARROW TOWING INC

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

USDOT 1325048 Active Based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

ARROW TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1325048. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 62 power units and 62 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

ARROW TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 62 power units and 62 drivers, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Council Bluffs, IA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
62
Drivers
62
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
11 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Sep 19, 2022
Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC512469
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NE (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 62 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 62 drivers; Chth, International, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Serves 4,635 carriers
Location & Contact
605 S 15TH ST
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
Phone: 7123237907
Registration
USDOT 1325048
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 1,350,000 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 15,617 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–93 power units (±50% of this carrier's 62 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 15,617 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.9%
Median across 15,617 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -18.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 19, 2005 to Feb 23, 2005 (35 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Nebraska (NE) 4 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 4
Kenworth 2
Chth 1
Great Dane 1
International 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87688275 Apr 27, 2026 NE 3 WAVERLY NE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VC9399 · 1NPXL40XXND801960
0 — No
86898478 Jan 27, 2026 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA LR4893 · 3HTPAAPT3SN501124
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86553117 Dec 11, 2025 NE 1 NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA FW5730 · 1NKZX4EX6PJ268439
0 — No
82061671 Jul 3, 2024 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VB7104 · 1XPXP49X8LD715895
1 392.2 No
80797919 Feb 6, 2024 SD 3 JEFFERSON SD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
NE VC6693 · 2NK3HM6XXPM263755
1 391.41A-MCPC No
80431796 Dec 19, 2023 MO 2 ROCK PORT MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB7171 · 1XPXP4EX0LD641880
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
78773419 May 30, 2023 IA 2 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DH0645 · 1NPXL49X0LD632497
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2401434788 Jul 28, 2024 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IA2001208145 Dec 28, 2020 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE0220009239 Mar 2, 2020 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE0219009449 Feb 27, 2019 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE0218028308 Jul 10, 2018 NE 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
NE0218008164 Feb 18, 2018 NE 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NE0217040101 Sep 29, 2017 NE 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IA1700988330 Jun 19, 2017 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE0215033354 Aug 19, 2015 NE 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
NE0213015588 Apr 17, 2013 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE0210055001 Nov 2, 2010 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC512469
Active
—
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COMMON
MC493360
Revoked
Granted Jan 19, 2005 Revoked Jan 19, 2005
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jan 19, 2005 MC493360 Common REVOKED Jan 19, 2005
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 23, 2005 MC512469-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Sep 20, 2004 MC493360-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 1196009 91X Sep 19, 2022 On file ACTIVE
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 5000064530 BIPD Sep 19, 2019 Sep 19, 2022 REPLACED
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A039063MN BIPD/Primary Jul 2, 2017 Sep 19, 2019 REPLACED
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A039063MN BIPD/Primary Sep 19, 2016 Jul 2, 2017 REPLACED
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A039061MN 91X Sep 19, 2016 On file ACTIVE
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK005247-02 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2016 Sep 19, 2016 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK005247-02 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2016 Oct 21, 2016 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK005247-01 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2015 Jan 10, 2016 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK005247-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2014 Jan 10, 2015 CANCELLED
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0011954-0 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2013 Jan 10, 2014 CANCELLED
TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK CPPFN0038112 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2012 Jan 10, 2013 CANCELLED
SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD 02UUNQO1104 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2010 Jan 10, 2012 REPLACED
SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD 02UUNQO1104 CARGO Jan 1, 2010 Jan 2, 2014 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-02 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2009 Jan 10, 2010 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-02 CARGO Jan 10, 2009 Jan 10, 2010 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-01 CARGO Jan 10, 2008 Jan 10, 2009 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-01 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2008 Jan 10, 2009 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2007 Jan 10, 2008 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW004678-00 CARGO Jan 10, 2007 Jan 10, 2008 CANCELLED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE 10AE0TT100799CA01 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2006 Jan 10, 2007 REPLACED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE 10AE0TT100799CA01 CARGO Jan 10, 2006 Feb 1, 2007 CANCELLED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE 10AE0TT100799CA01 CARGO Jan 10, 2006 Jan 10, 2007 REPLACED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE 10AE0TT100799CA01 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2006 Feb 1, 2007 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102003491500 CARGO Jan 10, 2005 Jan 10, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102003491500 BIPD/Primary Jan 10, 2005 Jan 10, 2006 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 19, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 19, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jul 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 21, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 19, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 12, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 13, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jan 10, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 13, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jan 10, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. Jan 2, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD
  13. Jan 14, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Jan 10, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  15. Jan 10, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD
  16. Jan 13, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jan 10, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 10, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Dec 17, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jan 11, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Jan 10, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Feb 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE
  23. Jan 10, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE
  24. Jan 9, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jan 12, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jan 10, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  27. Feb 26, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  28. Feb 23, 2005
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Jan 19, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Jan 19, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  31. Jan 19, 2005
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through Feb 23, 2005)
  32. Jan 13, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 2 0
ROCK PORT MO MO 1 1
NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND NE 1 0
WAVERLY NE NE 1 0
JEFFERSON SD SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify ARROW TOWING INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about ARROW TOWING INC

Is ARROW TOWING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ARROW TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1325048 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ARROW TOWING INC's safety rating? ▾
ARROW TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has ARROW TOWING INC had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for ARROW TOWING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ARROW TOWING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ARROW TOWING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is ARROW TOWING INC based? ▾
ARROW TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 605 S 15TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa 51501. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ARROW TOWING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ARROW TOWING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC512469). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ARROW TOWING INC operate? ▾
ARROW TOWING INC self-reports 62 power units and 62 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ARROW TOWING INC had any crashes? ▾
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ARROW TOWING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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