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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 196 days (since Jan 3, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 265753 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: THOMAS S SHEAFFER Company officer 2: RACHAEL SALLA General Freight Household Goods Driveaway / Towaway Based in MECHANICSBURG, PA Grade F · 63
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Jan 3, 2026
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 196 days (since Jan 3, 2026).
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: THOMAS S SHEAFFER
Company officer 2: RACHAEL SALLA
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Driveaway / Towaway
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 265753)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): THOMAS S SHEAFFER (Company officer); RACHAEL SALLA (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 196 days (since Jan 3, 2026).

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/265753/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 63/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Jan 3, 2026.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Jan 3, 2026

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 265753
In FMCSA records since Oct 25, 1985 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer THOMAS S SHEAFFER
Company officer 2 RACHAEL SALLA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 20 units
Drivers 20
Annual mileage 1,803,842 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (717) 766-7061
Email: [email protected]
Physical
18 BRENNEMAN CIRCLE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 265753
In FMCSA records since Oct 25, 1985 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,803,842 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.6% vs 6.7% -4.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.71 vs 1.80 -0.09
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 20 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 37 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 1 3 4
Crash reports 0 1 3 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 57 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 24 24 0
OOS inspections 1 6 0
OOS percentage 4.17% 25% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
20
Drivers
20
Inspections
57
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
37 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in MECHANICSBURG, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 265753. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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 overview

TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 17 years on FMCSA's records, based in Mechanicsburg, PA. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 48% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and TX (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.5% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
34 violations
7 OOS · 20.6%
Hours of Service
4 violations
1 OOS · 25.0%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 4 1 25.0% Nov 15, 2025
New York (NY) 3 0 0.0% Jun 25, 2025
Indiana (IN) 2 1 50.0% Feb 10, 2025
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Feb 14, 2025
Washington (WA) 2 1 50.0% Jul 7, 2025
Colorado (CO) 2 0 0.0% Jan 15, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 26, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Jul 24, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 1 100.0% Sep 15, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Aug 14, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Jun 5, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 1 100.0% Jun 29, 2025
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Oct 31, 2024
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Sep 10, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 19
Kenworth 12
Freightliner 11
Great Dane 5
Volvo 4
Hyundai Translead 3
Utility 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 4 — 0.73 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 0.60 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 12 — 6.06 6 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (57 rows) View all 57 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86374109 Nov 15, 2025 TX 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R769993 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN177952
0 — No
86006656 Oct 7, 2025 TX 1 IH20 EB TYLER SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH59010 · 1XPCDB8X3VN420147
1 393.47E No
85908440 Sep 26, 2025 PA 1 pa-i81-nb-mm-7.5-antrim-twp---i81
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AF60557 · 1XKWDB9X4RJ624597
3 393.78, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP No
85802899 Sep 15, 2025 WY 1 LARAMIE PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P781390 · 1XP5DB9X5LN297911
5 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.47E Yes
85768011 Sep 10, 2025 NM 2 LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3JN360 · 3AKJHHDR9RSUZ7207
0 — No
85326488 Jul 24, 2025 TN 3 CROSS PLAINS TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE45433 · 1XKADP9X2EJ416963
1 395.8E1PC-OOS Yes
85217383 Jul 14, 2025 AR 3 CABOT AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AJ94012 · 4V4NC9JJX1N314143
0 — No
85195167 Jul 7, 2025 WA 2 LIBERTY LAKE WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH37077 · 1XP7DB9X57D691669
3 393.205A-WRBH, 395.24 Yes
85089978 Jun 29, 2025 MS 1 I-20 WB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE45433 · 1XKADP9X2EJ416963
6 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.9A-LSLI Yes
85107751 Jun 25, 2025 NY 2 SLATE HILL NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE68112 · 1FUPCSZB0XLA25197
0 — No
84882103 Jun 5, 2025 MO 2 MAYVIEW MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R769993 · 4V4NC9EJ1FN177952
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84807940 May 22, 2025 NY 3 BEMUS POINT NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH48988 · 3AKJGLDR0JSJR6058
0 — No
84795335 May 21, 2025 NY 2 OWEGO NY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE68112 · 1FUPCSZB0XLA25197
1 393.48A-BIBD No
84296905 Mar 31, 2025 TX 1 IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH37077 · 1XP7DB9X57D691669
10 396.3A1BOS, 393.209D, 393.9 Yes
83897660 Feb 14, 2025 CA 1 SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R597589 · 3AKJGLD5XFSGS0983
0 — No
83912318 Feb 13, 2025 TX 2 104V US87 NB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC TE4380 · 1XPXD49X9LD665372
0 — No
83835630 Feb 10, 2025 IN 1 WEST HARRISON IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH37077 · 1XP7DB9X57D691669
6 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 396.5B-L Yes
83807555 Feb 3, 2025 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 3JN360 · 3AKJHHDR9RSUZ7207
0 — No
83633410 Jan 15, 2025 CO 2 CORTEZ CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R478707 · 1XKADB9X42J888810
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LRLI No
83303543 Dec 2, 2024 CO 3 DUMONT CO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH59010 · 1XPCDB8X3VN420147
0 — No
83063423 Oct 31, 2024 ND 2 FARGO ND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA 265753 · 1XP7DB9X57D691669
0 — No
82935095 Oct 16, 2024 WA 2 LIBERTY LAKE WA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC TE4380 · 1XPXD49X9LD665372
0 — No
82674973 Sep 13, 2024 CA 3 ca-sb-i-15-s/of-winchester-rd
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC TE4380 · 1XPXD49X9LD665372
1 392.2 No
82393441 Aug 14, 2024 KY 2 KUTTAWA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH37077 · 1XP7DB9X57D691669
1 395.8(e)(1) No
82060081 Jul 8, 2024 SC 3 GREENVILLE COUNTY I-85
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC TE4380 · 1XPXD49X9LD665372
2 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) No
Recent Crashes (37 rows) View all 37 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400295079 Jul 24, 2025 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0073180253 May 1, 2025 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX7038HQE1B0 Oct 21, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD24S0004023 Aug 29, 2024 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0I24040713 Jul 12, 2024 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107269732 Mar 10, 2023 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0I25050700 Aug 21, 2021 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5P48HQE1QW Mar 6, 2020 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0000043321 Sep 7, 2019 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5HO9HQE16Q May 26, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00G0098818 Nov 5, 2018 OK 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA812225600X Oct 29, 2018 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX3Z9FHQE1J3 Jan 25, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS2301135235 Jul 21, 2013 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX326FHQE19X Aug 18, 2010 TX 0 1 No No Injury
MO0000033914 Mar 20, 2009 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0102339679 Aug 28, 2008 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0003673473 Apr 7, 2008 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0003516591 Jan 3, 2008 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006608377 Feb 21, 2007 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0000062006 Nov 13, 2006 AZ 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245400601G Sep 1, 2006 TX 0 3 No No Injury
TX245362200R Jul 16, 2005 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA510121000X Jan 6, 2005 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA4343026101 Aug 21, 2004 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC181480
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC181480 common INACTIVE —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 22, 2008 MC181480-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 14, 2008 MC181480 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0203178001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2022 Jan 3, 2026 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751456009 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2022 Sep 1, 2022 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751456006 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2016 Jun 1, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1471587 SURETY — Jun 17, 2013 Jul 17, 2013 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751456004 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2013 Jun 1, 2016 REPLACED
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. ALT 12-9-0241 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2012 Jun 1, 2013 CANCELLED
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. ALT 11-5-0129 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2011 Jun 1, 2012 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751456-3607-081 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2008 Jun 1, 2011 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHQ2929029 CARGO — Apr 1, 2008 Aug 18, 2008 NAME CHANGED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHQ 2929029 Cargo — Apr 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHQ 2929029 34 — Apr 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT750584-1107-071 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2007 Aug 18, 2008 NAME CHANGED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP103006446900 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2006 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 40MSTR6401 CARGO — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2008 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP103006446900 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2006 Jun 23, 2007 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY QMR827438 CARGO — Apr 1, 2005 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM06904806 CARGO — Apr 1, 2004 Apr 1, 2005 CANCELLED
THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. MT 61 52 56 CARGO — Apr 1, 2003 Apr 1, 2004 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT750584-1103-031 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2003 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION TK3201086 BIPD/Primary — Sep 13, 2001 Apr 1, 2003 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION TK3201086 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2001 Sep 13, 2001 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 01MXI97901140 CARGO — Mar 31, 2000 Apr 1, 2003 REPLACED
PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. T 602 100 762 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1999 Apr 1, 2001 CANCELLED
FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT TPA 10 01 64 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 1996 May 12, 1999 CANCELLED
FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT TPA 10 01 64 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 1996 Apr 1, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 12, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jan 12, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Jan 12, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Jan 3, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 17, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  10. May 30, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Jun 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  12. Jun 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 18, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Aug 18, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Aug 18, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Aug 18, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  17. Aug 18, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 18, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Aug 18, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Apr 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jun 23, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  22. Jun 1, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  24. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Nov 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Apr 4, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  28. Apr 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  29. Apr 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
  30. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  31. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  32. Sep 13, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  33. Apr 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
  34. May 27, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  35. Mar 31, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  36. May 12, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  37. Apr 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  38. Mar 31, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK
  39. Mar 31, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jun 2, 1989
    authority
    DENIED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GILROY IF CA 2 1
WEST HARRISON IN IN 2 1
IH20 EB TYLER SCALE TX 2 0
LIBERTY LAKE WA WA 2 1
ROADSIDE AL 1 0
CABOT AR AR 1 0
CONWAY AR AR 1 0
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 1 0
SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE CA 1 0
CORTEZ CO CO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC

Is TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 265753 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC had? ▾
57 roadside inspections are on file for TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC based? ▾
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18 BRENNEMAN CIRCLE, MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania 17050. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC self-reports 20 power units and 20 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
37 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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