ACE TOWING INC
USDOT 230994 • 1310 N CLIFF AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57103
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-168712 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2004 | Nov 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP531883 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002110-B | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| TIG INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 379 421 91 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 1998 | Nov 13, 2000 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427504 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322157 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2022 | Nov 13, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216474 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2021 | Nov 13, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP112101 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2021 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 1083184 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 319146 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2011 | Nov 13, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002110-B | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002110-A | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2009 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002110-A | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2009 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7400000002-071 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 13, 2009 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7400000002-071 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 13, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100589-04 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 13, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100589-04 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2006 | Dec 13, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100589-04 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 13, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100589-03 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100589-03 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100598-02 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100598-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100598-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100589-02 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100589-01 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2003 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100589-01 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2003 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226746559 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2001 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226746559 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2001 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226709964 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2000 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226709964 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2000 | Nov 13, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226709964 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2000 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226709964 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2000 | Nov 13, 2001 |
| TIG INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 37942191 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 1998 | Nov 13, 2000 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | TIP 707-83-20 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 1997 | Nov 13, 1998 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD | BA7250153A | REPLACED | Nov 13, 1995 | Nov 13, 1997 |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | BIPD | BA 7250153 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 1994 | Nov 13, 1995 |
| EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | EVAS430785 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 1992 | Mar 14, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP531883 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427504 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322157 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216474 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2022 | Nov 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP112101 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2021 | Nov 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1083184 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 319146 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002110-B | CARGO | Nov 13, 2011 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002110-B | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2011 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002110-A | CARGO | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002110-A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000002-071 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2009 | Nov 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7400000002-071 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2009 | Nov 13, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-04 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 13, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-04 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 13, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-04 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2006 | Dec 13, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-03 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 13, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 13, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100598-02 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100598-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-01 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100598-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-02 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100589-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226746559 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226746559 | CARGO | Aug 20, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226709964 | CARGO | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226709964 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226709964 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2001 | Nov 13, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226709964 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2001 | Nov 13, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 37942191 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2000 | Nov 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 379 421 91 | BIPD | Nov 13, 2000 | Nov 13, 2000 |
| CANCEL | EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY | EVAS430785 | CARGO | Mar 14, 1999 | Mar 14, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TIP 707-83-20 | BIPD | Nov 13, 1998 | Nov 13, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA7250153A | BIPD | Nov 13, 1997 | Nov 13, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | BA 7250153 | BIPD | Nov 13, 1995 | Nov 13, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-168712 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-168712 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-168712 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC168712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 10, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2022 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2021 |
| MC168712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 30, 2011 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2025 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2006 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2006 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 |
| MC168712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 1, 2004 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2011 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1999 |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC168712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC168712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 11, 1985 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2004 |
| MC168712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 1984 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2004 |
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 • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(f) | 390.21T(f) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2025 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | N CLIFF AVE | ...563935 | ACE TOWING INC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural | 282 ST | ...237467 | ACE TOWING INC |
| May 22, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +46.1011 -112.7944 | ...237467 | ACE TOWING INC |
| Aug 20, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2016 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2002 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events