- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 355 days (since May 29, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
UPRIGHT TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
UPRIGHT TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a motor carrier based in MONCKS CORNER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2493067. 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 10 power units and 7 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
UPRIGHT TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 7 drivers, based in Moncks Corner, SC. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (7 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Peterbilt, Transcraft, and Trlk 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 89,545 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Font | 1 | |
| Transcraft | 1 | |
| Trlk | 1 |
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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86500071 | Dec 3, 2025 | SC | 1 | NORTH CHARLESTON SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86499981 | Dec 3, 2025 | SC | 1 | NORTH CHARLESTON SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86498507 | Dec 3, 2025 | SC | 1 | NORTH CHARLESTON SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 84226169 | Mar 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | KINGSTREE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83231525 | Nov 22, 2024 | SC | 1 | MONCKS CORNER SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83231523 | Nov 22, 2024 | SC | 1 | MONCKS CORNER SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82447571 | Aug 21, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 81181165 | Mar 20, 2024 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80425417 | Dec 18, 2023 | SC | 3 | US 17 BEAUFORT COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80299989 | Dec 4, 2023 | SC | 1 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 390.3(e), 393.45(d), 391.45(b) | Yes |
| 80299988 | Dec 4, 2023 | SC | 1 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025258257 | Jul 2, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0024557490 | Sep 6, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0022559926 | Sep 13, 2022 | SC | 1 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| SC0018559019 | May 3, 2018 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
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 1, 2014 | MC863567-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 6E19875 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2020 | Apr 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 6E19875 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2020 | May 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005845 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2019 | Apr 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP902344 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2018 | Apr 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK009855-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2017 | Apr 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3021580 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2014 | Apr 21, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 29, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2020
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Apr 21, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 19, 2019
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Apr 23, 2018
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Apr 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CHARLESTON SC | SC | 3 | 1 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| MONCKS CORNER SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| DARIEN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 1 |
| KINGSTREE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| US 17 BEAUFORT COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC863567
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EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify UPRIGHT TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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