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SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

USDOT 2741142 • DBA: SPECIALTY TOW • 2045 OAKDALE AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94124

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,741,142
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
6503652400
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
MCS-150 Mileage
250,000
BOC-3 Agent
#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
Physical Address
2045 OAKDALE AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94124
Contact
Phone: 6503652400

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 25, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1611669REVOKEDFeb 2, 2026Feb 2, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP632561ON FILEJan 25, 2025Jan 25, 2026

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP528420CANCELLEDJan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP632561BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2026Jan 25, 2026
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP528420BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2025Jan 25, 2025

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1611669INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1611669COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 28, 2025
MC1611669MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 14, 2024REVOKEDFeb 2, 2026

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Sep 7, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVESep 11, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
1%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
10%
Vehicle Maintenance
4%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
96
Violations
154
39 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.8%
Driver OOS %
8.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

18
May
6
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec
4
Jan
3
Feb
7
Mar
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 96 of 96 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 96 inspections

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Violation Summary (154 violations from 96 inspections)

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Violation Summary (154 violations from 96 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class668Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general635Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC40—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued218Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLLHOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:385.337(b)385.337(b)11—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.26Requirements for reflectors10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(a)Oil/grease leak103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14211—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.60vs nat'l 1.80
-0.20 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (96 inspections)

Showing 50 of 96

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Inspection History (96 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jul 25, 202585365090RoadsideCALevel 2VOLK OTHER3392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jul 10, 202585210088NIMITZ IFCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Jul 2, 2025851453963950 E/B INTERSTATE 80CALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F, 393.60CYes
Jul 1, 202585116094RoadsideCALevel 3HYUND OTHER2392.2-SLLLR, 393.95A1No
Jun 13, 202584966350NIMITZ IFCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.104B-CNo
Jun 5, 202584903671IR80 / WA 6NVLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jun 5, 202584888988E/B I-80 AT EXIT 190CALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS4No
May 21, 202584758820NIMITZ IFCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Mar 27, 202584253873CITRUS HEIGHTS CAUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 18, 202584195010NIMITZ IFCALevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 11, 202584122495SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 11, 202584122552SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 10, 202584122494SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5LANL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Mar 10, 202584122493SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5COZA SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Mar 10, 202584122492SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5LANL SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Feb 20, 202583924648I 80 W/B ANTELOPE SCALESCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95FNo
Feb 8, 202583831520NIMITZ IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Feb 6, 202583802240RoadsideCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2SLLHOSYes
Jan 25, 202583711689N/B NIMITZ CVEFCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 15, 202583630607I-80 AT W/B ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 3LANL SEMI-TRAILER1393.130B-CHVEYes
Jan 10, 202583593385RoadsideCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Jan 6, 202583551349RoadsideCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSOANo
Dec 31, 202483550495CORDELIA IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.11A1-LRR, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCLNo
Dec 20, 202483481585CORDELIA IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 17, 202483431169RoadsideCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16AD, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Dec 12, 202483391455WALNUT CREEK SCALESCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Dec 10, 202483381232CORDELIA IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Nov 5, 202483097770SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5LANL SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Nov 5, 202483097717SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5LANL SEMI-TRAILER4393.45B2-B, 393.95A1, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Nov 1, 202483097716SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45B2-BNo
Nov 1, 202483097715SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B, 393.95A1No
Nov 1, 202483097714SAN FRANCISCOCALevel 5LANL SEMI-TRAILER5393.45B2-B, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.75A1-TEPBMYes
Oct 31, 202483054463I-80 E/B JEO CORDELIA SCALESCALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 30, 202483097280HAYWARDCALevel 5PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 30, 202483097590HAYWARDCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A4-EEUS, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.30-BNo
Oct 30, 202483097281HAYWARDCALevel 5INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 28, 202483030739ST VINCENT SCALECALevel 2MMDI OTHER6392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 22, 202482983396US-101 N/B S. OF CESAR CHAVEZCALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Oct 15, 202482913471RoadsideCALevel 2LANL SEMI-TRAILER2390.21T(b)(1), 392.9(a)(2)No
Sep 11, 202482648368NB SCALES (WALNUT CREEK)CALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1385.337(b)Yes
Sep 11, 202482648393RoadsideCALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(c)No
Sep 4, 202482578747RoadsideCALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 390.21T(a)Yes
Jul 31, 202482272286N/B 680 WC SCALESCALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 25, 2024822303218TH ST AND BRYANT STCALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23(a)(2), 392.2No
Jul 2, 202482029059I-80 W/B WEST OF TOLL PLAZACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9(a), 392.2No
Jun 20, 202481936223WALNUT CREEK SCALESCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 5, 202481816641NIMITZ IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 396.5(b)Yes
Jun 3, 202481799050NIMITZ IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 3, 202481798930NIMITZ IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1383.23(a)(2)Yes
Jun 3, 202481798892NIMITZ IFCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

70 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-042025-07
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

NIMITZ IF40 · 11 OOS
SAN FRANCISCO10 · 2 OOS
CORDELIA IF4 · 1 OOS
OAKLAND CHP OFFICE4
OAKLAND CHP4 · 1 OOS
HAYWARD3
OAKLAND CHP OFFICE2
WALNUT CREEK SCALES2

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving63 · 3 OOS
General/Admin9 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness7 · 7 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 23, 2025CAINJURY01OAKLAND37.774304 / -122.231228...113387SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Jan 31, 2025CATOW00SAN FRANCISCOOAKDALE AVE/ SHELBY AVE...666905SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Mar 23, 2023CATOW00WOODSIDEOLD LA HONDA RD/654FT N OF SKYLINE BL...200184SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 2, 2026
Authority
Common Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-1611669
Jan 25, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 31, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Sep 7, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Mar 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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