PATTON'S TOWING INC
USDOT 1765811 • 29700 LORAIN RD, NORTH OLMSTED, OH, 44070
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-645113 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 27, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000145 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000034 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2015 | Mar 21, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E31042 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | Apr 20, 2018 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | BIPD/Primary | CPP2036855 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | BIPD/Primary | CPP2036855 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 27, 2015 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 319044 | REPLACED | May 10, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 7102058699 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2008 | May 10, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000145 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000034 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2018 | Apr 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E31042 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP2036855 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2015 | Jun 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY. | CPP2036855 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 319044 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 7102058699 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2013 | May 10, 2013 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2021 |
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2020 |
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 |
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2018 |
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2015 |
| MC645113 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC645113 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 2008 | — | 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
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-TSA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | 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:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(b) | 387.301(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86623905 | WARREN OH | OH | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 85934433 | MILAN OH | OH | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 107.608B-HMAMC, 383.23A2-LCDL, 172.602A-HMER | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 85761911 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/B | MI | Level 1 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.47E, 393.48A-BI-TSA, 392.2-SLLDL | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84511908 | NORTH SC | SC | Level 3 | LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84099430 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82795174 | WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | Level 3 | TRLR FULL TRAILER | 2 | 387.301(b), 392.2 | No |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80146374 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 80118574 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.16(a), 387.301(a), 391.41(a)(1) | 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 89 | ...732131 | PATTONS TOWING INC |
| Mar 18, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events