FIVE STAR TOWING INC

USDOT 1671834 • 141 GREENLAND ROAD SUITE 3A, STERLING, MA, 01564

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,671,834
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9784226214
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
141 GREENLAND ROAD SUITE 3A, STERLING, MA, 01564
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 30, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-614471REVOKEDJul 26, 2010Jul 26, 2010

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5927132ON FILEOct 30, 2022Oct 30, 2025
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO04MSKJ4173ON FILEJan 14, 2008Apr 5, 2020

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary2711451REPLACEDOct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2022
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020065780REPLACEDAug 6, 2017Oct 30, 2020
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-8E500513REPLACEDMar 23, 2015Aug 6, 2017
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 8866N154CANCELLEDNov 16, 2011Jan 18, 2012
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 8866N154REPLACEDNov 16, 2011Nov 16, 2011
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-8866N154REPLACEDNov 16, 2011Mar 23, 2015
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-8866N154CANCELLEDApr 16, 2011Nov 16, 2011
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA-8866N154CANCELLEDJan 18, 2011Apr 16, 2011
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 8866N154CANCELLEDAug 6, 2009Oct 16, 2010
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPGC00001006163REPLACEDAug 6, 2008Aug 6, 2009
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 5864L999REPLACEDAug 6, 2007Aug 6, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.5927132BIPD/PrimaryOct 30, 2025Oct 30, 2025
TERM/REPLSAFETY INSURANCE CO.2711451BIPD/PrimaryOct 30, 2022Oct 30, 2022
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020065780BIPD/PrimaryOct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
CANCELHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY04MSKJ4173CARGOApr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-8E500513BIPD/PrimaryAug 6, 2017Aug 6, 2017
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-8866N154BIPD/PrimaryMar 23, 2015Mar 23, 2015
TERM/CANCLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA 8866N154BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2012Jan 18, 2012
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA 8866N154BIPD/PrimaryNov 16, 2011Nov 16, 2011
CANCELTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-8866N154BIPD/PrimaryNov 16, 2011Nov 16, 2011
CANCELTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA-8866N154BIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2011Apr 16, 2011
CANCELTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA 8866N154BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2010Oct 16, 2010
TERM/REPLPILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANYPGC00001006163BIPD/PrimaryAug 6, 2009Aug 6, 2009
TERM/REPLTHE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.BA 5864L999BIPD/PrimaryAug 6, 2008Aug 6, 2008

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-614471INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC614471MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 2, 2015Unknown
MC614471MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 31, 2008REVOKEDJul 26, 2010
MC614471MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDSep 7, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
4%

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

Inspections
12
Violations
15
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state12 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.9A-DFSLOperating without proper operating authority208General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.25vs nat'l 1.80
-0.55 below 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)

9 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-052025-09
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 2, 2022MATOW00LANCASTERSOUTH MAIN ST @ BOLTON RD...REPAIRFIVE STAR TOWING INC
Feb 5, 2020MATOW00
Jul 24, 2019MAINJURY01
Dec 3, 2018MATOW00
Mar 30, 2013MATOW00
Dec 20, 2007MAINJURY02
Sep 14, 2006MAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 30, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 5, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 24, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 3, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 16, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 16, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2010
Authority
Aug 6, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 14, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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