SUNFLOWER TOW SERVICE LLC
USDOT 2063523 • DBA: SUNFLOWER TOW SERVICE • 452 SOUTH 26TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66105
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-721810 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1643194 | ON FILE | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8502RB010903-1 | ON FILE | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2017 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320985 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215311 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215311 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 14, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP111052 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP006970 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP903329 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP800230 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB010903-0 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010903 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 13, 2012 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 02ARPKG010903 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 13, 2012 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010903 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010903 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK001999-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2011 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK001999-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2010 | Aug 13, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK001999-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2010 | Aug 13, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK001999-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK001999-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK001999-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK001999-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1643194 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320985 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2022 | Aug 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215311 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP111052 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006970 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP903329 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800230 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010903-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010903-1 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010903 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010903 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010903 | CARGO | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010903 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2011 | Aug 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2011 | Aug 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001999-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2022 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2021 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2019 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2018 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2013 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2012 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2011 |
| MC721810 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2010 |
| MC721810 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2010 | — | 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 • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (27 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | K032 | ...864555 | SUNFLOWER TOW SERVICE LLC |
| Mar 2, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | IS 70 | ...S53105 | SUNFLOWER TOW SERVICE LLC |
| Dec 23, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events