SOUTH SIDE TOWING & RECOVERY INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 2075 days Dec 19, 2008 → Aug 25, 2014
- Contract (Property) gap · 2068 days Inactive Dec 29, 2008 → reinstated Aug 28, 2014
- 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 — SOUTH SIDE TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 1572452) 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): JOHN TODD DEVIDTS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2075 days — Dec 19, 2008 → Aug 25, 2014 • Contract (Property) gap · 2068 days — Inactive Dec 29, 2008 → reinstated Aug 28, 2014 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1572452/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 21, 2025
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Process AgentLOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICEBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 50% | — |
| 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
SOUTH SIDE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in NASHVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1572452. 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 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
SOUTH SIDE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, based in Nashville, TN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TN (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 383.95A-LCDL (Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 29, 2008 to Aug 28, 2014 (2068 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 19, 2008 to Aug 25, 2014 (2075 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) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3 | |
| Dodge | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87494956 | Apr 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | THOMPSON'S STATION TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 84991841 | Jun 17, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.130B-CHVE, 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 82198289 | Jul 18, 2024 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.87(a) | Yes |
| 80322699 | Dec 5, 2023 | TN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.17(b) | Yes |
| 79558170 | Aug 30, 2023 | TN | 1 | INTERSTATE 24 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.17(b) | Yes |
| 79395889 | Aug 11, 2023 | TN | 2 | GREENE COUNTY SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8(a)(1), 391.41(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| TN0400134070 | Aug 19, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103576188 | Feb 22, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103522877 | Dec 28, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101185863 | May 2, 2016 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC582479 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 28, 2014 | MC582479-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 10, 2007 | MC582479 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Dec 22, 2006 | MC582479-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633544 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633544 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA980980689 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA1642193 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 7655495 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 2843643 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2016 | May 21, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006377-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 14, 2015 | Jan 21, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006377-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006377-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 21, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | REPLACED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 29376195 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2014 | Jan 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 29376195 | CARGO | — | Aug 25, 2014 | Jan 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2075 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 19, 2008 to Aug 25, 2014 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5568758 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5568758 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2006 | Feb 12, 2007 | NAME CHANGED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5568758 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 19, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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May 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 9, 2024
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May 21, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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May 21, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Jan 21, 2016
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Jan 21, 2016insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2015
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May 14, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2015
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Jan 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
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Aug 28, 2014
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Dec 29, 2008
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Dec 29, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 29, 2008authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 2068 days (through Aug 28, 2014)
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Dec 19, 2008insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 2075 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 25, 2014)
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Feb 12, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2007
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Dec 15, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENE COUNTY SCALES | TN | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 24 | TN | 1 | 1 |
| LEBANON TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| THOMPSON'S STATION TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC582479
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify SOUTH SIDE TOWING & RECOVERY INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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