A & B INC
USDOT 1621404 • DBA: ALASKA TOWING & WRECKING • 401 W CHIPPERFIELD DR, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501
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-672394 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 26, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP1216389 | ON FILE | Jul 18, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1216395 | ON FILE | Jul 18, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP1216389 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP1216389 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1216395 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1216395 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1216395 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP11124502 02 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1142394 02 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1142394 01 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1142394 00 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2016 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 04 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 04 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 04 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2015 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 04 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2015 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 04 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2015 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 01 | REPLACED | Mar 20, 2012 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATA 5440054 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 20, 2012 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 5690612 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2009 | May 4, 2011 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5690612 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2009 | May 4, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1216389 | CARGO | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1216395 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1216395 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1216389 | CARGO | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1216395 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1142394 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1216395 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1216389 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1142394 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP11124502 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1142394 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 04 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 04 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2015 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440054 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2015 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5690612 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5690612 | CARGO | May 4, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-672394 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC672394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC672394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2016 |
| MC672394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2015 |
| MC672394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 15, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC672394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2009 | REVOKED | May 10, 2011 |
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
1 state • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (34 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2023 | AK | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANCHORAGE | 5th aveand Ingra | ...641912 | ALASKA TOWING & WRECKING |
| Oct 5, 2021 | AK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANCHORAGE | Post Rd and E 3rd Ave. | ...644054 | ALASKA TOWING & WRECKING |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records