DADS TOWING SERVICE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 41 days Inactive Jul 7, 2010 → reinstated Aug 17, 2010
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DADS TOWING SERVICE INC (USDOT 1572111) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JIM MITCHELL (Company officer); JAY D POLVAN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 41 days — Inactive Jul 7, 2010 → reinstated Aug 17, 2010 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1572111/ As of: Jul 25, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=21371 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: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 15, 2025
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC595682ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 84 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.76% | 19.05% | — |
| 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
DADS TOWING SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in MADISON, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1572111. 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 46 power units and 58 drivers, with 84 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.0%. 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.
DADS TOWING SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 46 power units and 58 drivers, based in Madison, TN. Across 52 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
52 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (49) and KY (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
9.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 46 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 58 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 21,371 ACTIVE carriers operating 23–69 power units (±50% of this carrier's 46 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 7, 2010 to Aug 17, 2010 (41 days)
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 |
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| Tennessee (TN) | 17 | 3 | 17.6% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.97 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 2.27 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (84 rows) View all 84 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88373130 | Jul 9, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88134766 | Jun 11, 2026 | TN | 5 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88107605 | Jun 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88107371 | Jun 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88107158 | Jun 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88106904 | Jun 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87490489 | Apr 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87394630 | Mar 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | CORBIN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 86476212 | Dec 2, 2025 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 85078278 | Jun 26, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85044273 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85043572 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85043272 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85043234 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85042990 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84281738 | Apr 1, 2025 | KY | 2 | MANCHESTER |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.130, 393.11 | Yes |
| 83266385 | Nov 26, 2024 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.17A1-LRLDWR | Yes |
| 83152419 | Nov 12, 2024 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82964657 | Oct 21, 2024 | KY | 2 | KUTTAWA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.11B4-DEN, 392.16 | Yes |
| 82593140 | Sep 4, 2024 | TN | 1 | CLARKSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82516525 | Aug 22, 2024 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.130(c) | Yes |
| 81850961 | Jun 6, 2024 | TN | 1 | DAVIDSON COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81850680 | Jun 6, 2024 | TN | 1 | DAVIDSON COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81850623 | Jun 6, 2024 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81850527 | Jun 6, 2024 | TN | 1 | NASHVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400106319 | Jun 19, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103832360 | Dec 4, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103559456 | Feb 1, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103291608 | May 3, 2022 | TN | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0072683700 | Oct 15, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102760351 | Aug 14, 2020 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102343666 | Mar 28, 2019 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102018180 | May 21, 2018 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101749133 | Sep 2, 2017 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101699217 | Jul 9, 2017 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0101331796 | Aug 19, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101034157 | Nov 21, 2015 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100942562 | Aug 31, 2015 | TN | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0100924499 | Aug 16, 2015 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071563921 | Feb 1, 2015 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100630334 | Sep 17, 2014 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100572449 | Jul 11, 2014 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0010730372 | Mar 31, 2014 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0010415003 | Jan 9, 2011 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 17, 2010 | MC595682-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 20, 2008 | MC595682-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (40 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | GFA 4430301-00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E0 63 71 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2021 | Mar 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E06371 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2019 | Jul 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E06371 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9582900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9582900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9582900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9582900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9582900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2018 | Jun 25, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9583016 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2013 | Jun 25, 2018 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UEN QO1321 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Feb 14, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Feb 14, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2011 | Mar 7, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2011 | Feb 14, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Jun 17, 2011 | Feb 14, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Jun 17, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | CARGO | — | Jun 17, 2011 | Mar 7, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | TW28801797 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 23, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 25, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 25, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2018
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Jul 26, 2018
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Jun 25, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 25, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jun 24, 2013
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Jul 1, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jun 18, 2012
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Jun 15, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Mar 7, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Feb 15, 2012
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Feb 14, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jul 1, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jul 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jun 20, 2011
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Jun 17, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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May 6, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Aug 17, 2010
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Jul 7, 2010
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Jul 7, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 7, 2010authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 41 days (through Aug 17, 2010)
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Jul 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jul 2, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jul 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Jun 30, 2009
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Dec 11, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Nov 5, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Apr 4, 2007
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 33 | 2 |
| DAVIDSON COUNTY | TN | 10 | 0 |
| 1603 MURFREESBORO PIKE | TN | 4 | 0 |
| DAVIDSON | TN | 4 | 0 |
| CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER | KY | 1 | 1 |
| PRINCETON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKSVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130(c) | Improper restraint/securement of item | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17(a) | No/defective lamps-towing unit-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC595682
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
CARGO policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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84 inspections
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19 reportable crashes
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How to verify DADS TOWING SERVICE INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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