- Common authority is currently revoked as of Aug 12, 2024 · Docket MC656918.
UNIVERSAL TOWING INC
HOLLY HILL, FL
UNIVERSAL TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in HOLLY HILL, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1406354. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNIVERSAL TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Holly Hill, FL. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (13) and TX (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.2% of violations); top code 393.17B2-LTSDM (Lamps and reflectors inadequate) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 10, 2023 to Aug 21, 2023 (42 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86365382 | Nov 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 EB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8K2, 393.11TU, 395.8F01 | Yes |
| 86054177 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 2 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053970 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053941 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053882 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053800 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053666 | Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83655251 | Jan 17, 2025 | FL | 2 | NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.71H10-CDDSDNS, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Yes |
| 82840028 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 2 | PORT ORANGE FL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82839559 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 2 | PORT ORANGE FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82839217 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 2 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82839211 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 2 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82839210 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82838697 | Oct 2, 2024 | FL | 1 | PORT ORANGE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79974660 | Oct 17, 2023 | FL | 1 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79974659 | Oct 17, 2023 | FL | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79974658 | Oct 17, 2023 | FL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79953118 | Oct 17, 2023 | FL | 2 | — |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79953117 | Oct 17, 2023 | FL | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78877484 | Jun 12, 2023 | FL | 2 | DAYTONA BEACH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.17(b), 393.71(h)(10) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2597849404 | Aug 23, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| FL8995149900 | Dec 11, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| FL8728438808 | Oct 12, 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| FL8702745607 | Jul 15, 2017 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | MC656918 | Common | REVOKED | Jul 10, 2023 |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | MC656918-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Sep 24, 2008 | MC656918-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100075#1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Aug 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100075#1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100075#1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ACG5018-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ACG5018-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110610 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110610 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Apr 17, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110610 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006616 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006616 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Mar 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006616 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151801 9925314 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 8075191 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK009035-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK009035-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2016 | Sep 27, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-20-45-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2015 | Dec 13, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-20-45-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 13, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012TOW00155 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 13, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00780 11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 13, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0000569 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 13, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000569 | CARGO | Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 13, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002683 | CARGO | Dec 13, 2009 | Dec 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002683 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2009 | Dec 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000022-071 | CARGO | Dec 13, 2008 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000022-081 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2008 | Dec 13, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 2, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2023insuranceCANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2023
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Jul 10, 2023
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Jul 10, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 10, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 42 days (through Aug 21, 2023)
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Jul 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Jul 6, 2022
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Jul 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Jul 2, 2021
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Jul 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2021
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Mar 29, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2020
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Jul 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2020
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Mar 2, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2019
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Jul 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2018
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 27, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2016
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Dec 13, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2015
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Dec 13, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2014
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Dec 13, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Dec 18, 2012
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Dec 13, 2012insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Aug 22, 2012oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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Dec 13, 2011insuranceCANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2011insuranceCANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2011
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT ORANGE FL | FL | 12 | 0 |
| DAYTONA BEACH | FL | 1 | 1 |
| NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| IH10 EB | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC656918
Common · REVOKED · MC
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STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
CARGO policy on file
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EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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