HAWKINS TOWING INC
USDOT 1624167 • 22 COOPER ST, TRAVELERS REST, SC, 29690
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-652038 | REVOKED | May 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP633411 | ON FILE | Dec 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP633411 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529898 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP424556 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP424556 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP318613 | REPLACED | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0669973 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2019 | May 2, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0669973 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7845186 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7845186 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2019 | May 13, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7845186 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2018 | Feb 7, 2019 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRB002257 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRB002257 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2017 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIC00113101 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS051510 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS051510 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS051510 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS051510 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2015 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB0108781 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2013 | May 8, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633411 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633411 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529898 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424556 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424556 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP318613 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2023 | May 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0669973 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0669973 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7845186 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2019 | May 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7845186 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7845186 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRB002257 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRB002257 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIC00113101 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS051510 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS051510 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS051510 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS051510 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2015 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB0108781 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2015 | May 8, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-652038 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-652038 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-652038 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-652038 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 26, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC652038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2025 |
| MC652038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC652038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2024 |
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 8, 2020 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC652038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2018 |
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2017 | REVOKED | Apr 30, 2018 |
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 24, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2013 | REVOKED | May 18, 2015 |
| MC652038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 19, 2008 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
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 (22 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FOUNTAIN INN | FAIRVIEW RD | ...F04560 | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | POINSETT HWY | ...847837 | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-85 SB MM 179 | ...662641 | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DARLINGTON | I-20 | ...468160 | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPARTANBURG | I-26 | ...118625 | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Oct 2, 2014 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2010 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC-2023-0105-SC0176 | Jul 5, 2023 | 382.115(a) | $15,876 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events