78 TOWING & RECOVERY INC
USDOT 1375275 • 3637 PEPPERTOWN RD, FULTON, MS, 38843
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-525209 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 10, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4592257 | ON FILE | May 24, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA03531951 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2020 | May 24, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3531951 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2016 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3531951 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2006 | Aug 31, 2016 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP103045 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP103045 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2005 | May 24, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP103045 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2005 | May 24, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4592257 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03531951 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3531951 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3531951 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP103045 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2006 | May 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP103045 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP103045 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2005 | May 24, 2005 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC525209 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2016 |
| MC525209 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2010 |
| MC525209 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2006 |
| MC525209 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2005 | — | 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
3 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (13 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LEE | BREWER ROAD | ...GH8121 | 78 TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEE | 659 | ...003418 | 78 TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Apr 21, 2021 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DECATUR | AL Hwy 20 | ...839389 | 78 TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Feb 16, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2010 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records