21 TOWING INC
USDOT 2954951 • 45 MEADOWCROFT ST STE 2, LOWELL, MA, 01852
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,954,951
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9783475510
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
45 MEADOWCROFT ST STE 2, LOWELL, MA, 01852
Contact
Phone: 9783475510
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 21, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-001307 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5006062 | ON FILE | Sep 21, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5006062 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2017 | Jun 17, 2018 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BCBX54 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5006062 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2018 | Jun 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5006062 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BCBX54 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-001307 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC001307 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC001307 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2018 |
| MC001307 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 16, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC001307 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 2017 | REVOKED | Aug 15, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
32%
Unsafe Driving
9%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
26
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.8%
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (26 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.63vs nat'l 1.80
-0.18 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 (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
9 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-082025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEXINGTON | RTE 95 NB MM 48.7 | ...781216 | 21 TOWING INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 17, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 6, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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