EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
USDOT 2864381 • 35 DANA ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780
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-959744 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 5, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | ON FILE | Sep 29, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
Insurance History (38 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BDGT67 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | May 25, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2020 | Jan 20, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2020 | Jan 30, 2021 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2019 | Mar 2, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2019 | Apr 24, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2018 | Mar 2, 2019 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2017 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2017 | Apr 13, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2017 | Nov 12, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706847 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 18, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2706415 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2017 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020057435 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020057435 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2016 | May 3, 2017 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RWS028 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDGT67 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2021 | Jan 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 24, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2019 | Mar 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2017 | Nov 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706847 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2706415 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2017 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020057435 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020057435 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2017 | May 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | RWS028 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-959744 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-959744 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2021 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2021 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2021 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2021 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2020 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2020 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2019 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2019 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2018 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2018 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2018 |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 |
| MC959744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 7, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC959744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2017 |
| MC959744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC959744 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2017 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Apr 24, 2017 |
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
6 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 6 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANTON | RTE 93 N PRIOR TO X 2A | ...NKNOWN | EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Mar 3, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events