AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
2 active policies
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3CS TOWING is a motor carrier based in LESTER, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2272537. 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 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 20 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
3CS TOWING is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, based in Lester, PA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (10) and NJ (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 391.41APC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Ford and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 143,700 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87428034 | Mar 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | SOUDERTON PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86810838 | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | CONSHOHOCKEN PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86651453 | Dec 23, 2025 | PA | 1 | HATFIELD PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 86632006 | Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-67th-street-eb-philadelphia-- |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86371112 | Nov 19, 2025 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86117596 | Oct 21, 2025 | NJ | 1 | CARNEY'S POINT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | No |
| 85737708 | Sep 8, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON WALT WHITMAN BRG AT ITS INT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 393.60D | Yes |
| 83591664 | Jan 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83420371 | Dec 16, 2024 | PA | 1 | LEVITTOWN PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 82552305 | Aug 29, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.80 | No |
| 81756584 | May 30, 2024 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81742827 | May 29, 2024 | DE | 3 | WILMINGTON DE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81701947 | May 24, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81618979 | May 14, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-essington-ave-/-s-67th-st |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.60(d) | No |
| 81198981 | Mar 25, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-67th-street-eb-philadelphia-- |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80930250 | Feb 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | 400 E HUNTING PARK AVE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80679457 | Jan 23, 2024 | PA | 1 | WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.41, 392.9a(a)(1), 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 80679930 | Jan 22, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-67th-street-eb-philadelphia-- |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80538521 | Jan 3, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 78893215 | Jun 7, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA907121100X | Jul 12, 2019 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA805764600X | May 4, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA804342400X | Feb 27, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | MC1611453 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | MC1611453-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633601 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633601 | 91X | May 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530194 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424978 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2025
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May 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2024
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Feb 14, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| WILMINGTON DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| CARNEY'S POINT SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| 400 E HUNTING PARK AVE | PA | 1 | 0 |
| CONSHOHOCKEN PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| HATFIELD PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| LEVITTOWN PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON WALT WHITMAN BRG AT ITS INT | PA | 1 | 1 |
| SOUDERTON PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.80 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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