HOVANWIL INC
USDOT 2442521 • DBA: JONS TOWING • 9030 NORRIS AVE, SUN VALLEY, CA, 91352
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-848440 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00041700 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641181 | REPLACED | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641181 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | H7A2TP0000422-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2013 | Jun 20, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00041700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1641181 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1641181 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000422-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-848440 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC848440 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2014 |
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
1 state • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:173.24(b) | Package integrity - hazmat | 7 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN FERNANDO | TRUMAN ST/ FT/MI HUBBARD ST | ...613551 | HOVANWIL INC |
| May 16, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | 34.278410 / -118.524590 | ...255943 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Sep 3, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | 34.129280 / -118.347553 | ...C63791 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Sep 3, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.129216 / -118.347524 | ...C63791 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Aug 20, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURBANK | 34.197289/-118.335939 | ...255942 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT 405/.5mi S of ROSCOE BL | ...634435 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | SR170 SB/500ft S MAGNOLIA BL | ...224830 | JONS TOWING |
| Feb 11, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LOS ANGELES | RT 10 WB / 200 FT E OF NORMANDIE AVE | ...B24208 | HOVANWIL INC |
| Feb 7, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records