J & J TOWING LLC
USDOT 1708852 • DBA: SCHMER'S TOWING • 309 N TIMBERLINE ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80524
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,708,852
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9702266558
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
256,029
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
309 N TIMBERLINE ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80524
Contact
Phone: 9702266558
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 10, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-942469 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 13, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA981075077 | ON FILE | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS126809 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | May 10, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS126809 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS122365 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2022 | May 10, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA949011371 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K71019 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2015 | Jun 17, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K71019 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2015 | May 10, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA981075077 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2025 | May 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS126809 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS126809 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS122365 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949011371 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K71019 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K71019 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-942469 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC942469 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 |
| MC942469 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 25, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC942469 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2023 |
| MC942469 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2022 |
| MC942469 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2021 |
| MC942469 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
3%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
44
Violations
24
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.4%
Driver OOS %
4.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
10
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
7
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 44 of 44 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 44 inspections
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Violation Summary (24 violations from 44 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-CPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.55vs nat'l 1.80
-1.25 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (44 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
33 total · 12.1% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance12 · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving4 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS
General/Admin2 · 1 OOS
Hours of Service1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I25 AT MP 268 | ...606429 | SCHMER'S TOWING |
| Oct 25, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 10, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2022
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 17, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-942469 Certificate
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