A BOBS AUTO & TOWING INC
USDOT 1933636 • 2220 ORTHODOX ST, PHILA, PA, 19137
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-690450 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP530925 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GO 2M3590 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2009 | Jul 27, 2014 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA953467917 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2023 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA953467917 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2022 | May 4, 2023 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | May 12, 2020 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Dec 16, 2019 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2019 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 7, 2020 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2018 | Sep 8, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2018 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2018 | Feb 2, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0015241 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6292304 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6292304 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2201949 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | Mar 8, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S2201949 | REPLACED | May 31, 2016 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000056617A | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2009 | Jul 27, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530925 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA953467917 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA953467917 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2019 | Sep 8, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2019 | Feb 2, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0015241 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6292304 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6292304 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2201949 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2201949 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000056617A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | GO 2M3590 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-690450 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-690450 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-690450 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2025 |
| MC690450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 18, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC690450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2022 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2024 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2020 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2019 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2019 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2018 |
| MC690450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2018 |
| MC690450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 13, 2016 | REVOKED | Nov 9, 2020 |
| MC690450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2009 | REVOKED | Aug 4, 2014 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2010 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Mar 18, 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
1 state • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.17(a) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 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 (18 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events