- Common authority is currently revoked as of Jul 2, 2025 · Docket MC728124.
- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Jul 2, 2025 · Docket MC728124.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 327 days (since Jun 26, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
TRIPLE M TOWING INC
TRIPLE M TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in GRASS VALLEY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2085783. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 16 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TRIPLE M TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 16 drivers, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Grass Valley, CA. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (21 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.5% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 2, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025 (121 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 12, 2014 to Apr 29, 2022 (2998 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 6, 2014 to Jun 26, 2021 (2697 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | Mar 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 13 | |
| Ram | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Hmde | 2 | |
| International | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87305190 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86387587 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.132C-CHVE, 393.87A-FPLR | Yes |
| 84879263 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY CHP OFFICE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84878835 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY TOW INSPECTIONS |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84878722 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84867929 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY CHP OFFICE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84867900 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY CHP OFFICE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84867899 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY CHP OFFICE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84867320 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY TOW INSPECTIONS |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84867307 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY TOW INSPECTIONS |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95A3 | Yes |
| 84867138 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84867137 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81810610 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81799670 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | — |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81799221 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81788383 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81788381 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81788240 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81788211 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.207(a) | Yes |
| 81788145 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHP OFFICE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.41, 393.205(c) | Yes |
| 81788076 | Jun 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHP OFFICE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.205(c), 393.43(a) | Yes |
| 78941047 | Jun 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78941046 | Jun 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78941023 | Jun 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY AREA |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78896588 | Jun 6, 2023 | CA | 1 | GRASS VALLEY TOW INSPECTIONS |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2302400437 | Aug 8, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NVRPD24-1768 | Jan 30, 2024 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | MC728124-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 29, 2022 | MC728124-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 28, 2022 | MC728124 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Oct 28, 2021 | MC728124-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Nov 8, 2010 | MC728124-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BSI-WS-00935-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-00935-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-00935-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2022 | Jun 26, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | DQK-010164 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2022 | Jun 26, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | DQK-010164 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | DQK-010164 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | DQK-010164 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2697 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 6, 2014 to Jun 26, 2021 | |||||
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7813739586 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2010 | Feb 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 31, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 2, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 2, 2025authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 121 days (through Oct 31, 2025)
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Jun 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2022
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Jun 26, 2022insuranceCANCEL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2022
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Mar 2, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2014
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Feb 12, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 12, 2014authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 2998 days (through Apr 29, 2022)
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Feb 6, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Feb 6, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 2697 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 26, 2021)
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Nov 24, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRASS VALLEY AREA | CA | 12 | 2 |
| GRASS VALLEY CHP OFFICE | CA | 8 | 0 |
| GRASS VALLEY TOW INSPECTIONS | CA | 5 | 1 |
| CHP OFFICE | CA | 2 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC728124
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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