BERKELEY TOWING INC
USDOT 1681738 • DBA: SHEA'S TOWING • 9 WHIPPLE ST, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427073 | ON FILE | Oct 24, 2023 | Oct 24, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP321938 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2022 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216107 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216107 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 21, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216107 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216107 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216107 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111867 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2021 | Oct 24, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111867 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2020 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111867 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2020 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS (16) 56958931 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2015 | Oct 24, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CRI0005380399-5 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CRI 000 5380399-5 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CRI0005380399-5 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Oct 24, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK002839-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK002839-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK002839-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427073 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP321938 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216107 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216107 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 21, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2022 | Jan 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111867 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2021 | Oct 24, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111867 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2021 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111867 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS (16) 56958931 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2020 | Oct 24, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CRI0005380399-5 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CRI0005380399-5 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2015 | Oct 24, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CRI 000 5380399-5 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK002839-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK002839-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK002839-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2024 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2024 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2022 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2022 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2015 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2015 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 |
| MC811353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2013 |
| MC811353 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2013 |
| MC811353 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 16, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC811353 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 16, 2013 | — | 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
8 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (40 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYNN | LYNNFIELD ST @ OAKDALE RD | ...605299 | BERKELEY TOWING INC |
| Sep 6, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SPRINGFIELD | RIVERDALE ST @ M ST | ...468164 | SHEA'S TOWING |
| Oct 17, 2023 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | TOBIN BRIDGE SB | ...349836 | SHEA'S TOWING |
| Dec 11, 2015 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2010 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2009 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records