LUTHER TOWING & SERVICE INC
USDOT 1986577 • DBA: LUTHER TOWING • 7093 21ST AVE N, CENTERVILLE, MN, 55038
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-938427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP530346 | ON FILE | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP425139 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320093 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2022 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320093 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2022 | Jul 7, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320093 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320093 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP214570 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2022 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1050724 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2015 | Jun 7, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530346 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP425139 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320093 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320093 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320093 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320093 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP214570 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2022 | Jun 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1050724 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC938427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2025 |
| MC938427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 |
| MC938427 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2022 |
| MC938427 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 30, 2015 | — | 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
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | 86918180 | SAINT PAUL MN | MN | Level 3 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| May 28, 2025 | 84806110 | I-80 AT W/B ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 83516259 | MM 6 | NV | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 83221129 | ANOKA MN | MN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 392.2-SLL, 392.16-D | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 82971848 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 79743606 | WEST ST PAUL | MN | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78731020 | MAPLE GROVE | MN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADY | IH 094 EB | ...HB8147 | LUTHER TOWING |
| Mar 8, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records