MCCARTHY TOWING INC
USDOT 1380659 • 34 R SAMOSET ST, PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-846645 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002155 | ON FILE | Jan 22, 2021 | Dec 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001002155 | REPLACED | May 20, 2017 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-1D83654A | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2013 | May 20, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002155 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001002155 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-1D83654A | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2017 | May 20, 2017 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC846645 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 2013 | — | 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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LFTSO | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | 85594020 | H-WEST BRIDGEWATER | MA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60D | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 85046976 | S-PLYMOUTH | MA | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60D, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 84974327 | S-PLYMOUTH | MA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.9B-LFTSO, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-LLPL | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 84974368 | S-PLYMOUTH | MA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.60D, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 84974379 | S-PLYMOUTH | MA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records