H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

USDOT 1451520 • 1515 COMMERCE AVE, CARLISLE, PA, 17015

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,451,520
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7175911907
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
36
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,026,243
Physical Address
1515 COMMERCE AVE, CARLISLE, PA, 17015
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-604430ACTIVEUnknownOct 23, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA9509517ON FILEFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCARGOCA 7681634ON FILEMar 22, 2012Feb 25, 2013

Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA9363991REPLACEDOct 21, 2020Feb 1, 2023
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA9363991CANCELLEDOct 21, 2020Mar 23, 2023
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP007720CANCELLEDOct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2020
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAM0022074CANCELLEDOct 21, 2013Oct 21, 2019
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 7681634REPLACEDMar 22, 2012Oct 21, 2013
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA05421302CANCELLEDJan 25, 2011Apr 29, 2011
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA05421302CANCELLEDJan 25, 2011Mar 6, 2012
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA05421301CANCELLEDMay 4, 2010Jan 25, 2011
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA05421301CANCELLEDMay 4, 2010Jan 25, 2011
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA05421301CANCELLEDJan 25, 2010May 4, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA05421301CANCELLEDJan 25, 2010May 4, 2010
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS010142CANCELLEDOct 26, 2009Jan 23, 2010
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.CARGO73TRS010142CANCELLEDOct 26, 2009Jan 23, 2010
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.CARGO73TRS010142CANCELLEDJul 23, 2009Oct 26, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS010142CANCELLEDJul 23, 2009Oct 26, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS010142CANCELLEDJan 23, 2009Jul 23, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.CARGO73TRS010142CANCELLEDJan 23, 2009Jul 23, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.CARGO73TRS006720CANCELLEDJan 23, 2008Jan 23, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS006720CANCELLEDJan 23, 2008Jan 23, 2009
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.CARGO73TRS001541CANCELLEDMay 14, 2007Jan 23, 2008
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS001541CANCELLEDMay 14, 2007Jan 23, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA9509517BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
TERM/CANCLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA9363991BIPD/PrimaryMar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
TERM/REPLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA9363991BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP007720BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
CANCELTHE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYCAM0022074BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2019
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 7681634BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2013Oct 21, 2013
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 7681634CARGOFeb 25, 2013Feb 25, 2013
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421302BIPD/PrimaryMar 6, 2012Mar 6, 2012
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421302CARGOApr 29, 2011Apr 29, 2011
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421301CARGOJan 25, 2011Jan 25, 2011
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421301BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2011Jan 25, 2011
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421301CARGOMay 4, 2010May 4, 2010
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05421301BIPD/PrimaryMay 4, 2010May 4, 2010
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2010Jan 23, 2010
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142CARGOJan 23, 2010Jan 23, 2010
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142CARGOOct 26, 2009Oct 26, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142BIPD/PrimaryOct 26, 2009Oct 26, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142CARGOJul 23, 2009Jul 23, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS010142BIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2009Jul 23, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS006720BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2009Jan 23, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS006720CARGOJan 23, 2009Jan 23, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS001541CARGOJan 23, 2008Jan 23, 2008
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS001541BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2008Jan 23, 2008

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-604430INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 23, 2020
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 22, 2019
MC604430MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 18, 2012Unknown
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 29, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2011
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 7, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 8, 2010
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 28, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 27, 2010
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 29, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 27, 2009
MC604430COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 29, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 27, 2009
MC604430MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 14, 2008REVOKEDMar 12, 2012

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
14
Violations
33
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.4%
Driver OOS %
7.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
36
Crash Records
16

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states14 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (33 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (33 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps443Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)30General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(4)395.8(f)(4)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(7)395.8(f)(7)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(11)395.8(f)(11)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(12)395.8(f)(12)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
2.36vs nat'l 1.80
+0.56 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
15

Crash History (16 records)

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Crash History (16 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 9, 2026PAINJURY01FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0083 N...455463H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Jul 25, 2024PAINJURY02SWATARA TOWNSHIPROUTE 3007 N...254049H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Jun 12, 2024PAINJURY01TAYLOR TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 6000 W...LW8100H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
May 12, 2024PATOW00SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIPROUTE 0944 W...153261H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Sep 24, 2021PATOW00CAMP HILL BOROUGHROUTE 0581 W...053211H J TOWING & RECOVERY INC
Dec 9, 2019NYTOW00
May 13, 2019PATOW00
Feb 16, 2017PAINJURY01
Nov 23, 2016PAINJURY01
Oct 6, 2016PATOW00
Oct 6, 2015PATOW00
Jan 4, 2012PAFATAL10
Sep 29, 2011PATOW00
Jul 8, 2011PATOW00
Jul 14, 2010PATOW00
Mar 9, 2009NJINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 9, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 25, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 12, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 23, 2020
Authority
Oct 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 16, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 23, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 6, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2012
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 8, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 29, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jan 25, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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