BT & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BT & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 3039137) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ROBERT A WEMYSS (Company officer); TINA M WEMYSS (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SAFETY INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3039137/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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: Caution.
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $1,000,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceSAFETY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective May 4, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC043751ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BT & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in BRIMFIELD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3039137. 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 2 power units and 1 driver, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BT & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Brimfield, MA. 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. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SAFETY INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ford, Wrig, and Wrih are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
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 |
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| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87332577 | Mar 18, 2026 | MA | 3 | S-BRIMFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85231258 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
WRIGHT TRAILERS INC SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84639319 | May 8, 2025 | MA | 1 | H-MILLBURY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LSLMWR, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 82369642 | Aug 13, 2024 | MA | 1 | H-RAYNHAM |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81124523 | Mar 17, 2024 | MA | 2 | AUBURN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 393.43, 392.2, 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 80233831 | Nov 26, 2023 | MA | 2 | WORCESTER |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 393.70(d)(8) | No |
| 78672897 | May 19, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-BLANDFORD |
GM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Chevrolet
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2 | 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Sep 24, 2025 | May 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2024 | Mar 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 27, 2023 | Jul 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 27, 2023 | Jul 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2023 | Jan 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2022 | Jul 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2022 | Jun 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 3, 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 3, 2022 | Oct 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2021 | Aug 13, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5920879 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2021 | Aug 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020083142 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2019 | May 25, 2021 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 8, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 8, 2018 | Jun 29, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2017 | Apr 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 6245727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 28, 2017 | Oct 14, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 16, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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May 5, 2026
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2025
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Sep 24, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 21, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 20, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 11, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 6, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 28, 2023
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Dec 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 2, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 25, 2022
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Oct 17, 2022
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Oct 17, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 9, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 29, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 13, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 4, 2022
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Aug 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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May 25, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 8, 2019
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Jul 8, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 29, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 1, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 9, 2018
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Aug 8, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 13, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 27, 2018
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Oct 14, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 27, 2017
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Sep 26, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 26, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| AUBURN | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-BLANDFORD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-MILLBURY | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-RAYNHAM | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-STURBRIDGE | MA | 1 | 0 |
| S-BRIMFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| WORCESTER | MA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.70(d)(8) | Improper safety chain attachment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC043751
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify BT & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
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- 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.
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