PLAZA TOWING INC
USDOT 2012692 • 83-827 TAMARISK AVE, INDIO, CA, 92201
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-709192 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00667-00 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CMC909526 | ON FILE | Mar 30, 2010 | Sep 20, 2016 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 606299545 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 7, 2018 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 606299545 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMC909526 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMC909526 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2010 | Sep 20, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00667-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 606299545 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 606299545 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMC909526 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMC909526 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CMC909526 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-709192 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2023 |
| MC709192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2018 |
| MC709192 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC709192 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2010 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 2016 |
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 • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (42 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDLANDS | SR210 WB/400ft W PIONEER AV | ...275572 | PLAZA TOWING INC |
| Jun 21, 2017 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2017 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records