MARVIN'S TOW SERVICE INC
USDOT 1850787 • DBA: MARVIN'S • 20160 W 191ST ST, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-670193 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641768 | ON FILE | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 604375866 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2009 | Mar 9, 2012 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641768 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TWT 0000058-00 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2015 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIPKG0002300 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 5, 2015 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 604743025 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2011 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 604743025 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2009 | Jan 16, 2011 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 604712989 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO1641768 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO1641768 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TWT 0000058-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TIPKG0002300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604743025 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| CANCEL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604375866 | CARGO | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 604743025 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2011 | Jan 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604712989 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-670193 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC670193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 |
| MC670193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2015 |
| MC670193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 24, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC670193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 2009 | REVOKED | Jan 24, 2011 |
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
2 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (13 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
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | CST CHOUTEAU TRFY | ...373021 | MARVINS TOW SERVICE INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | KS | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | W 311TH ST | ...JD0918 | MARVIN'S TOW SERVICE INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | US 71 | ...JP7916 | MARVIN'S |
| Mar 21, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 670 | ...JP7916 | MARVIN'S TOW SERVICE INC |
| Jan 23, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2010 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS-2024-0023-US1725 | Apr 26, 2024 | 382.503 | $8,070 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records