CA TOWING INC
USDOT 1348739 • DBA: CALIFORNIA TOWING & TRANSPORT • 445 ESPINOSA ROAD, SALINAS, CA, 93907
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-518754 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 24, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0010084-00 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2022 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002983 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0010084-00 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-011251 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-011251 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-011251 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0000084-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CI 880296 10 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-10-69-0002 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-10-69-0001 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-10-69-0000 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-011051 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010997 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2012 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010997 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010946 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010946 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2011 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002983 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000214-091 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000214-091 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000214-081 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000214-081 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101087-04 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP101087-04 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101087-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP101087-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP101087-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101087-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0010084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0010084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-011251 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-011251 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-011251 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 880296 10 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-10-69-0002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-10-69-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-10-69-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-011051 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010997 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010997 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010946 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010946 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002983 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002983 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000214-091 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000214-091 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000214-081 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000214-081 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-04 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-04 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-03 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-02 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101087-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2023 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2022 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2021 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2019 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2017 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2014 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2013 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2012 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2012 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2012 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2011 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2010 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2009 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2008 |
| MC518754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2007 |
| MC518754 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2006 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 101/.6mi S of AIRPORT BL | ...717580 | CA TOWING INC |
| Jun 20, 2016 | CA | 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