ANDERSON TOWING LLC
USDOT 3086764 • 1202 S 32ND ST WEST, BILLINGS, MT, 59102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-069666 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529374 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529374 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1305268 | REPLACED | May 15, 2023 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP 1305268 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1642570 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2022 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1642570 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1256449 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS110563 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS110563 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS110563 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS103469 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2019 | Aug 16, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6469049 | REPLACED | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 26, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6469049 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2018 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06469049 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529374 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529374 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1305268 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1305268 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1642570 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1642570 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1256449 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS110563 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS110563 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2021 | Jan 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS110563 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS103469 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2020 | Aug 16, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA6469049 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA6469049 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA06469049 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC069666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 |
| MC069666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2023 |
| MC069666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2019 |
| MC069666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 2, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b)(1) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7452 -107.8188 | ...276664 | ANDERSON TOWING LLC |
| Nov 5, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-2024-0021-MT5700 | May 1, 2024 | 382.701(a); 383.37(a); 395.3(a)(2); 395.3(a)(3)(i); 395.8(a)(2)(ii); 395.8(e)(1) | $33,340 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records