TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS INC (USDOT 1523020) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Officer(s): MICHAEL KNOWLTON (Company officer); LISA TINKHAM (Company officer 2) Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1523020/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 14.3% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 18.4% (better). n=8796 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 30 | 77 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS INC is a motor carrier based in VAN NUYS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1523020. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 110 power units and 110 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS INC is a large fleet, operating 110 power units and 110 drivers, based in Van Nuys, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and NV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 110 power units (large fleet) and 110 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,796 ACTIVE carriers operating 55–165 power units (±50% of this carrier's 110 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 28, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86198471 | Oct 28, 2025 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 85911585 | Sep 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 84906448 | May 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-s/b-i-405-s/o-main-st |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 84805368 | May 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 81775124 | May 31, 2024 | CA | 3 | SB US-101 SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81663272 | May 18, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 81512865 | May 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-s/b-us-101-conejo-if |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80427410 | Dec 19, 2023 | NV | 1 | SLOAN CHECK SITE I-15 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 376.11(d)(1) | Yes |
| 79866714 | Oct 8, 2023 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| 79477202 | Aug 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-castaic-c.v.e.f. |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| 78998847 | Jun 23, 2023 | CA | 2 | CONEJO IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78987518 | Jun 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78910122 | Jun 15, 2023 | CA | 1 | SR-14 NB PIT SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b), 390.21T(a) | Yes |
| 78870548 | Jun 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78856657 | May 31, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78764183 | May 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78684056 | May 18, 2023 | CA | 1 | CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 392.2 | No |
| 78654539 | May 16, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-conejo---cvef-n/b |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78613241 | May 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78383352 | Apr 16, 2023 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(b), 392.2 | No |
| 78334745 | Apr 12, 2023 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF | — | 3 | 392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.95(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5802201459 | May 9, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8502110394 | Aug 1, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7601901143 | Oct 15, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008569674 | Mar 13, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008367108 | May 11, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5901715600 | Mar 29, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5751608039 | Jun 26, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5901607687 | May 15, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA00089406D1 | Apr 9, 2013 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0004949166 | Oct 28, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0003954975 | Oct 2, 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONEJO PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 5 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SB US-101 SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-14 NB PIT SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SLOAN CHECKSITE | NV | 1 | 0 |
| SLOAN CHECK SITE I-15 | NV | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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