GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
USDOT 163586 • 3103 S 61ST ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-885649 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529539 | ON FILE | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000079798 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 2, 2022 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2023 | Apr 5, 2024 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2023 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0031852 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954457016 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954457016 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 5000079798 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000079798 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 33.305423 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 33.305423 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS039681 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3301113 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2014 | Feb 6, 2015 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP37000121 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529539 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0031852 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954457016 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954457016 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000079798 | BIPD | Jan 2, 2022 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000079798 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000079798 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.305423 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.305423 | BIPD | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP37000121 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3301113 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS039681 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-885649 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-885649 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-885649 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2026 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2023 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2021 |
| MC885649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 5, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC885649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 8, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 5, 2017 |
| MC885649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2016 |
| MC885649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 7, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2017 |
| MC885649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2014 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2015 |
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 • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 3 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(a) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 84573514 | PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84431341 | 67TH STREET EB PHILADELPHIA - | PA | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16-D, 391.41(a) | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83993520 | PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | Level 1 | RAM OTHER | 3 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.17A1-LRLDWR, 391.41A | Yes |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 80195487 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.16(a), 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79656135 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.41(a)(1), 393.17, 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79486244 | 7300 STATE RD | PA | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.17(a), 393.41, 393.128 | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78473940 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.17, 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA | ROUTE 3015 S | ...522153 | GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 0291 E | ...633992 | GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 0611 N | ...691533 | GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC |
| Oct 9, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0003 W | ...C14236 | GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC |
| Aug 25, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2005 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events