- Common authority is currently revoked as of Mar 31, 2025 · Docket MC011296.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 426 days (since Mar 22, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CATALINA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
CATALINA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in TUCSON, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2784939. 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 8 drivers, with 10 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
CATALINA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 8 drivers, with 4 years on FMCSA's records, based in Tucson, AZ. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in AZ (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (33.3% of violations); top code 390.21TC-MC (390.21TC-MC) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Dodge, Peterbilt, and Landoll co 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).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 22, 2022 to Apr 1, 2022 (10 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85449604 | Aug 8, 2025 | AZ | 2 | TUCSON AZ |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85239085 | Jul 15, 2025 | AZ | 2 | BENSON AZ |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43DBMA, 390.21TC-MC | Yes |
| 83067408 | Oct 28, 2024 | AZ | 1 | TUCSON AZ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82003476 | Jun 25, 2024 | AZ | 2 | TUCSON AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81325277 | Apr 5, 2024 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81314820 | Apr 4, 2024 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81022933 | Feb 28, 2024 | AZ | 1 | TUCSON AZ |
STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81022045 | Feb 28, 2024 | AZ | 1 | CATALINA AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79898406 | Oct 11, 2023 | AZ | 1 | — |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79880228 | Oct 11, 2023 | AZ | 2 | CATALINA AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLL | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0004107177 | Jul 20, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0000042563 | Aug 5, 2021 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| AZ0000011352 | Dec 6, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | MC011296 | Common | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2022 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2017 | MC11296-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994933051 | 91X | Mar 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01964-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423997 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA956679420 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 10 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 22, 2022 to Apr 1, 2022 | |||||
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 606736562 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Mar 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 606736562 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2019 | Oct 22, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005393 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005393 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP901910 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2018 | Mar 8, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2801603 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2017 | Mar 8, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 9, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Mar 22, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 10 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2022)
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Oct 22, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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May 20, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 7, 2019
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Mar 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2019
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Mar 8, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 8, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
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Docket MC011296
Common · REVOKED · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify CATALINA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
- 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.
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- 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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