FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2371310 • 8979 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD, ELK GROVE, CA, 95624
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-813575 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643127 | ON FILE | May 26, 2023 | Jun 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643127 | REPLACED | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP318965 | REPLACED | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1641751 | REPLACED | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP006224 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP006224 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP006224 | REPLACED | May 26, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL818017-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2019 | May 26, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL818017-00 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL818017-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2018 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL818017-00 | REPLACED | May 26, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL625171-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2017 | May 26, 2018 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 114945-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 114945-00 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB011230-0 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB011230-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB0110871 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2015 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PBA0300309 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 605856120 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 110545-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2013 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 110545-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2013 | Jul 23, 2013 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM 110545-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA1643127 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA1643127 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP318965 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1641751 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006224 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006224 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2020 | Feb 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP006224 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL818017-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2019 | May 26, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL818017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2019 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL818017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL818017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL625171-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2018 | May 26, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114945-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114945-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB011230-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB011230-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB0110871 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | PBA0300309 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 605856120 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 110545-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 110545-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2013 | Jul 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 110545-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-813575 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-813575 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-813575 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2025 |
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2020 |
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2020 |
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2019 |
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2017 |
| MC813575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2017 |
| MC813575 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC813575 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 27, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 7, 2016 |
| MC813575 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 6, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 29, 2014 |
| MC813575 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2013 | REVOKED | Apr 8, 2013 |
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 • 98 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 98 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 6 | 6 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (98 inspections)
Showing 50 of 98
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | US50 EB/196ft W FOLSOM BL U/C | ...NA0018 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 19, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORTATED | 39.187872/-120.832209 | ...413709 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| May 2, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/.5m N GARDEN HWY | ...355849 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 22, 2023 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R2 - US395/20MM | ...786036 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT80 / 1.2 MILES E BAXTER OVERCROSSING | ...413709 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | RT50/50ft W 59th ST | ...355992 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 5, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | RT50 WB/.38m E 65TH ST | ...345048 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | RT5 SB/150ft S TWO RIVERS TRAIL | ...384085 | FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 17, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events