GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC

USDOT 163586 • 3103 S 61ST ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
163,586
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2157299100
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
380,000
Physical Address
3103 S 61ST ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 71.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 48.0 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 71.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 64.7 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 5, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-885649ACTIVEUnknownApr 10, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP529539ON FILEApr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2025
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD5000079798ON FILEJan 1, 2020Jan 2, 2022

Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852REPLACEDMar 29, 2023Apr 5, 2024
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852CANCELLEDMar 29, 2023Apr 27, 2024
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852CANCELLEDJul 11, 2022Apr 5, 2023
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852REPLACEDJul 11, 2022Mar 29, 2023
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852CANCELLEDJun 13, 2022Aug 11, 2022
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852REPLACEDJun 13, 2022Jul 11, 2022
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852CANCELLEDApr 5, 2022Jul 12, 2022
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0031852REPLACEDApr 5, 2022Jun 13, 2022
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA954457016REPLACEDJan 1, 2022Apr 5, 2022
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA954457016CANCELLEDJan 1, 2022May 11, 2022
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD5000079798REPLACEDJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2022
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary5000079798REPLACEDJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD33.305423NAME CHANGEDJan 1, 2017Jul 10, 2017
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD33.305423REPLACEDJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2020
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121CANCELLEDJan 14, 2016Jan 1, 2017
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121REPLACEDJan 1, 2015Jan 14, 2016
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121CANCELLEDJan 1, 2015Feb 6, 2015
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121CANCELLEDJan 1, 2015Jan 20, 2016
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS039681REPLACEDNov 5, 2014Jan 1, 2014
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3301113REPLACEDOct 1, 2014Nov 5, 2014
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121CANCELLEDJan 1, 2014Feb 6, 2015
ARI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCP37000121REPLACEDJan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP529539BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2025Apr 5, 2025
TERM/CANCLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryApr 27, 2024Apr 27, 2024
TERM/REPLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024
TERM/CANCLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
TERM/REPLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryMar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023
TERM/CANCLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2022Aug 11, 2022
TERM/CANCLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryJul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022
TERM/REPLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2022Jul 11, 2022
TERM/REPLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0031852BIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
TERM/CANCLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA954457016BIPD/PrimaryMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA954457016BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
TERM/CANCLMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000079798BIPDJan 2, 2022Jan 2, 2022
TERM/REPLMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000079798BIPDJan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
TERM/REPLMOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY5000079798BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
TERM/REPLMOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.33.305423BIPDJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
NAMECHGMOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.33.305423BIPDJul 10, 2017Jul 10, 2017
CANCELARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
TERM/CANCLARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryJan 20, 2016Jan 20, 2016
TERM/REPLARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryJan 14, 2016Jan 14, 2016
TERM/CANCLARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryFeb 6, 2015Feb 6, 2015
CANCELARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryFeb 6, 2015Feb 6, 2015
TERM/REPLARI INSURANCE COMPANYCP37000121BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2015Jan 1, 2015
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3301113BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2014Nov 5, 2014
TERM/REPLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS039681BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2014

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-885649INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-885649INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-885649INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 3, 2026
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 10, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 10, 2025
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 8, 2024
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 31, 2023
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 15, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 19, 2022
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 15, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 21, 2022
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 6, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 29, 2021
MC885649MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 5, 2018Unknown
MC885649MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 8, 2017REVOKEDSep 5, 2017
MC885649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 24, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 15, 2016
MC885649MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 7, 2015REVOKEDJan 9, 2017
MC885649MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 16, 2014REVOKEDFeb 17, 2015

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
52%
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
7
Violations
21
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
71.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
71.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state7 inspections

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 7 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 7 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)32Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.17Lamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(a)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+48.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
71.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+64.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.00vs nat'l 1.80
+1.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

3 total · 100.0% OOS
2025-022025-05
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 23, 2025PAINJURY01PHILADELPHIAROUTE 3015 S...522153GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
Oct 30, 2024PATOW00PHILADELPHIA CITYROUTE 0291 E...633992GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
Nov 15, 2022PATOW00PHILADELPHIA CITYROUTE 0611 N...691533GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
Oct 9, 2021PAINJURY01UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIPROUTE 0003 W...C14236GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
Aug 25, 2020PAINJURY01
Jan 10, 2020PATOW00
Jun 2, 2019PAINJURY01
Mar 27, 2018PAINJURY01
Mar 10, 2014PATOW00
Apr 30, 2005PAINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 10, 2025
Authority
Apr 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 12, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
May 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Jan 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Oct 9, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 25, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 10, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD
Jun 2, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 27, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance namechg
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD

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