SSI AND ASSOCIATES INC
USDOT 1358342 • DBA: DESERT VALLEY TOWING • 14043 PIONEER RD #1, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307
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-520858 | REVOKED | Jan 30, 2012 | Nov 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP531798 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TIP-CL-0010078-0 | ON FILE | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2012 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427216 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322114 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TPC 4400031-00 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1640068 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2017 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3006947958 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2015 | Jan 24, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3006947958 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2015 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMO913784 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 3, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010078-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002798 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2010 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002798 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2010 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000100-091 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2009 | Jan 24, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000100-091 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2009 | Jan 24, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000100-081 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000100-081 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000100-081 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000100-081 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000100-081 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000100-081 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102054-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2007 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102054-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2007 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102054-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102054-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102054-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2005 | Jan 24, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102054-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2005 | Jan 24, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP531798 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427216 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322114 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TPC 4400031-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1640068 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3006947958 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3006947958 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMO913784 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2013 | Feb 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010078-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010078-0 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002798 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002798 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-091 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2010 | Jan 24, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-091 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2010 | Jan 24, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2009 | Jan 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2009 | Jan 24, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | CARGO | Oct 9, 2008 | Oct 9, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-03 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000100-081 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-02 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2007 | Jan 24, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2007 | Jan 24, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102054-01 | CARGO | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-520858 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-520858 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC520858 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 13, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2024 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC520858 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 20, 2016 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2011 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2010 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2009 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2008 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2008 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2007 |
| MC520858 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2006 |
| MC520858 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 2005 | REVOKED | Jan 30, 2012 |
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 • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HESPERIA | RANCHERO RD/ SEVENTH AV | ...HS5042 | SSI AND ASSOCIATES INC |
| Apr 4, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2011 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2010 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events