TOWER TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 1331901 • 736 INDUSTRIAL DR, ELMHURST, IL, 60126
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-514423 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 8, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0148457001 | ON FILE | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259040-00 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8962837 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2019 | Apr 13, 2020 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068846503 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2019 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8846503 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5001228 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362062 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2014 | Apr 13, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360885 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2013 | Apr 13, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0758757 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641861 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2011 | Apr 13, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0581370 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2010 | Apr 13, 2011 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0475000 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 13, 2010 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3041423 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2008 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3041423 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2008 | Aug 5, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01006601 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2007 | Apr 13, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00018937 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 465148 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2006 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4074020 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4074020 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2005 | Feb 22, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0148457001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8962837 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068846503 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2019 | Apr 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8846503 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5001228 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362062 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2015 | Apr 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360885 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2014 | Apr 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758757 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2013 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641861 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0581370 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2011 | Apr 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0475000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2010 | Apr 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3041423 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3041423 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2008 | Aug 5, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01006601 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00018937 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 465148 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT 4074020 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SFT 4074020 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2006 | Feb 22, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-514423 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2020 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2019 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2016 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2015 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2014 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2013 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2009 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2008 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2008 |
| MC514423 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2007 |
| MC514423 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Apr 16, 2007 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2006 |
| MC514423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2006 |
| MC514423 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2005 | OUT OF SERVICE | Jul 20, 2006 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2006 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 21, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (67 inspections)
Showing 50 of 67
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SACRAMENTO | 38.541596/-121.473968 | ...537696 | TOWER TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 30, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B | ...365857 | TOWER TRUCK LINES INC |
| Nov 1, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2014 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2007 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events