- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 61 days (since Mar 18, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in CALDWELL, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2149452. 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 28 power units and 18 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 18 drivers, based in Caldwell, OH. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 36% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (2) and OH (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 393.95A4-EEUS (Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Hino 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 34,777 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87642549 | Apr 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | CANTON OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 17C-PI, 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87340147 | Mar 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.23-LEU, 393.95F | Yes |
| 85642153 | Aug 27, 2025 | WV | 2 | MIAMI WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95F, 392.8-D | No |
| 85361979 | Jul 29, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i-275-&-ann-arbor-rd |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85369874 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84726410 | May 15, 2025 | IN | 1 | GREENFIELD IN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8A | No |
| 82057925 | Jul 8, 2024 | KY | 2 | MOREHEAD |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81532711 | May 4, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a)(1) | No |
| 80256192 | Nov 27, 2023 | OH | 2 | oh-monroe---hannibal-locks |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9(a)(1), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 80255686 | Nov 27, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80162437 | Nov 14, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75(a)(3), 390.3(e), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 80139927 | Nov 13, 2023 | WV | 2 | WV TURNPIKE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79908001 | Oct 9, 2023 | OH | 1 | REST AREA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45 | No |
| 79826658 | Oct 4, 2023 | VA | 2 | TROUTVILLE SCALES NORTH |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(2) | Yes |
| 79807859 | Oct 2, 2023 | OH | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79753509 | Sep 25, 2023 | WV | 2 | SOUTH BOUND WEIGH STATION |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79537064 | Aug 29, 2023 | OH | 1 | ROAD SIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.104(f)(4) | No |
| 78716310 | May 22, 2023 | WV | 2 | wv-wv-rt-7--&--rt-20 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.43(a), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78275269 | Apr 5, 2023 | WV | 2 | — | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV202201669A | Jan 26, 2022 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OH0136662290 | Aug 18, 2013 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2011 | MC747474-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E25152 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Mar 18, 2026 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E25152 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2016 | Jun 20, 2018 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E25152 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2016 | Jul 20, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 938 045 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | REPLACED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 973 403 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | Mar 18, 2016 | REPLACED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 973 403 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | REPLACED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 938 045 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 18, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 20, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 20, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 18, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 17, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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May 24, 2011
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May 13, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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May 13, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 1 |
| GREENFIELD IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CANTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| REST AREA | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROAD SIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| TROUTVILLE SCALES NORTH | VA | 1 | 1 |
| MIAMI WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
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