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BILLY J HARLESS

USDOT 1494393 • DBA: HARLESS TOWING • 8481 CO RD 1, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,494,393
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Ohio
Phone
7408944369
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
30,000
BOC-3 Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Physical Address
8481 CO RD 1, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680
Mailing Address
8481 CI RD 1, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680
Contact
Phone: 7408944369

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: Dec 5, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-582354ACTIVEUnknownDec 19, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA975434383ON FILEDec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2024
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO70MTS007471ON FILEDec 1, 2010Dec 1, 2011

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA975434383CANCELLEDDec 5, 2023Jan 10, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP322515REPLACEDDec 1, 2022Dec 5, 2023
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1833479CANCELLEDMay 19, 2022Jan 21, 2023
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary604418910CANCELLEDDec 1, 2014Jun 1, 2022
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary604418910REPLACEDDec 1, 2014May 19, 2022
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary604744082REPLACEDAug 16, 2011Dec 1, 2014
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary604744082CANCELLEDAug 16, 2011Dec 31, 2014
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary604744082CANCELLEDJun 2, 2010Aug 11, 2011
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO70MTS006142CANCELLEDDec 1, 2009Dec 1, 2010
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO70MTS004660CANCELLEDDec 1, 2008Dec 1, 2009
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO70MTS002705CANCELLEDDec 1, 2007Dec 1, 2008
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYCARGO70MTS000239CANCELLEDDec 1, 2006Dec 1, 2007
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 8097837CANCELLEDOct 29, 2006Sep 9, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA975434383BIPD/PrimaryJan 10, 2025Jan 10, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA975434383BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP322515BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
CANCELFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.1833479BIPD/PrimaryJan 21, 2023Jan 21, 2023
TERM/CANCLMID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.604418910BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
TERM/REPLMID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.604418910BIPD/PrimaryMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022
TERM/CANCLMID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.604744082BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2014Dec 31, 2014
TERM/REPLMID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.604744082BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70MTS007471CARGODec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011
CANCELMID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.604744082BIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2011Aug 11, 2011
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70MTS006142CARGODec 1, 2010Dec 1, 2010
CANCELPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA 8097837BIPD/PrimarySep 9, 2010Sep 9, 2010
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70MTS004660CARGODec 1, 2009Dec 1, 2009
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70MTS002705CARGODec 1, 2008Dec 1, 2008
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70MTS000239CARGODec 1, 2007Dec 1, 2007

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-582354INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-582354INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 19, 2024
MC582354MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 13, 2023—Unknown
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 26, 2022
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 15, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2011
MC582354MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 14, 2011REVOKEDJan 30, 2023
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 4, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 27, 2009
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 4, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 3, 2008
MC582354COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 5, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 3, 2007
MC582354MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 8, 2006REVOKEDSep 15, 2010

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
76%

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

Inspections
27
Violations
14
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.4%
Driver OOS %
3.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 27 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (14 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRVLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25FLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10—Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.52vs nat'l 1.80
-1.28 below avg

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

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686945040HINDMANKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202686706563MOREHEADKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 13, 202586030561MOREHEADKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 25, 202585904942HUNTINGTON WVWVLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Aug 28, 202585669410HURRICANE WVWVLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Jun 9, 202584920436KENOVA WVWVLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 21, 202584456172MOREHEADKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 20, 202584191187HINDMANKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 18, 202584164841PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 12, 202584117687PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60CNo
Feb 5, 202583787586PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LTNRV, 393.25FYes
Feb 3, 202583776329PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 15, 202482139207CULLODEN WVWVLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Nov 28, 202380252967PINEVILLEKYLevel 3CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 20, 202380202520GREEN BOTTOMWVLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Sep 5, 202379594312PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 23, 202379481276MOREHEADKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 17, 202379442043LONDONKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 3, 202379326541MOREHEADKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)No
Jul 17, 202379157003LEXINGTONKYLevel 2STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.17(b), 392.2Yes
Jul 6, 202379071991CATLETTSBURGKYLevel 3STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jun 9, 202378849039RoadsideKYLevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 25, 202378726507WEIGH STATIONWVLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 11, 202378592999LEXINGTONKYLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 10, 202378582132RoadsideWVLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 391.41(a)(1)No
May 8, 202378583734PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 24, 202378438481HAROLDKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 15.4% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PRESTONSBURG6 · 1 OOS
MOREHEAD5
LEXINGTON2 · 1 OOS
HINDMAN2
CULLODEN WV1
GREEN BOTTOM1
HUNTINGTON WV1
HURRICANE WV1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 19, 2023KYTOW00ASHLANDUS0060...AW8855HARLESS TOWING
Apr 19, 2023KYTOW00GRAYSON (CARTER CO)KY0007...371339HARLESS TOWING

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 19, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-582354
Dec 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 19, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 19, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 19, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • CARGO
Aug 11, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 9, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • CARGO

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