H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
USDOT 1451520 • 1515 COMMERCE AVE, CARLISLE, PA, 17015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-604430 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 23, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9509517 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7681634 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2012 | Feb 25, 2013 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9363991 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2020 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9363991 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2020 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP007720 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2020 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM0022074 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7681634 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2012 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05421302 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05421302 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2011 | Mar 6, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05421301 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2010 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05421301 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2010 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05421301 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2010 | May 4, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05421301 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2010 | May 4, 2010 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2009 | Jan 23, 2010 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CARGO | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2009 | Jan 23, 2010 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CARGO | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CARGO | 73TRS010142 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CARGO | 73TRS006720 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS006720 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | CARGO | 73TRS001541 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS001541 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9509517 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9363991 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9363991 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP007720 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM0022074 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7681634 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7681634 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421302 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421302 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421301 | CARGO | Jan 25, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421301 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421301 | CARGO | May 4, 2010 | May 4, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05421301 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2010 | May 4, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2010 | Jan 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2010 | Jan 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | CARGO | Jul 23, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS010142 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS006720 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2009 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS006720 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2009 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS001541 | CARGO | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS001541 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-604430 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2020 |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2019 |
| MC604430 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2011 |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2010 |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2010 |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2009 |
| MC604430 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2009 |
| MC604430 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2008 | REVOKED | Mar 12, 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
6 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(11) | 395.8(f)(11) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (14 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
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...455463 | H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3007 N | ...254049 | H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jun 12, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TAYLOR TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...LW8100 | H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| May 12, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0944 W | ...153261 | H J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Sep 24, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMP HILL BOROUGH | ROUTE 0581 W | ...053211 | H J TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2012 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2009 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events