FIVE STAR TOWING INC
USDOT 1671834 • 141 GREENLAND ROAD SUITE 3A, STERLING, MA, 01564
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-614471 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927132 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 2022 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 04MSKJ4173 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2008 | Apr 5, 2020 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2711451 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2020 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020065780 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2017 | Oct 30, 2020 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-8E500513 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2015 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8866N154 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2011 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8866N154 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-8866N154 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2011 | Mar 23, 2015 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-8866N154 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-8866N154 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2011 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8866N154 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2009 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC00001006163 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2008 | Aug 6, 2009 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 5864L999 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927132 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2711451 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020065780 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 04MSKJ4173 | CARGO | Apr 5, 2020 | Apr 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-8E500513 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2017 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2012 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2011 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 8866N154 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2010 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC00001006163 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA 5864L999 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2008 | Aug 6, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-614471 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC614471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 2, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC614471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2010 |
| MC614471 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 7, 2007 | — | 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
1 state • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 85851147 | H-LANCASTER | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 24, 2025 | 84784156 | H-MILFORD | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84439578 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 83904216 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.9A-DFSL, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 83848182 | H-WINCHENDON | MA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.16-D, 392.9A-DFSL, 393.71H10-CDDSDM | Yes |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 83656536 | H-LANCASTER | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82553859 | S-STERLING | MA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 81813409 | H-WEST BOYLSTON | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 24, 2024 | 81718155 | H-WORCESTER | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81206266 | H-STERLING | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.41(a), 392.16(a) | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80283823 | H-CHICOPEE | MA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 393.41 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 80155691 | LANCASTER | MA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.41(a)(1), 390.21T(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LANCASTER | SOUTH MAIN ST @ BOLTON RD | ...REPAIR | FIVE STAR TOWING INC |
| Feb 5, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2007 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2006 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records