HAMILTONS TOWING LLC
USDOT 2589861 • 1905 GOODSON CT, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46613
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-945688 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP632308 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP528021 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0111072731 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2015 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0111072731 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2015 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0111072731 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP632308 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP528021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0111072731 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0111072731 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0111072731 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC945688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2025 |
| MC945688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2024 |
| MC945688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2024 |
| MC945688 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 6 | 6 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86408988 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | FORD OTHER | 7 | 393.104F3-C, 393.128B-CLWV, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85345503 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.128B-CLWV, 393.112-C | Yes |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 85303033 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.128B-CLWV, 393.112-C, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 84541561 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.112-C, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83966095 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | JEEP OTHER | 8 | 392.82DUMT, 392.9A2-C, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83398335 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 396.17C-PI, 393.128B-CLWV, 393.95F | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records