ALWAYS TOWING LLC
USDOT 3247304 • 595 JOANN RD, SOMERVILLE, TN, 38068
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-1021220 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP527904 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-060783226-0 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GLA1642522 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA0421668 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 0421668 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 0421668 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2020 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 0421668 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 0421668 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA00421668 | REPLACED | May 28, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA00421668 | NAME CHANGED | May 28, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 0421668 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 27, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP527904 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2025 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-060783226-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA1642522 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA0421668 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 0421668 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 0421668 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 0421668 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 0421668 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA00421668 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA00421668 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 0421668 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1021220 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1021220 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1021220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 |
| MC1021220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1021220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2021 |
| MC1021220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2021 |
| MC1021220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2020 |
| MC1021220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 4, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 11, 2022 |
| MC1021220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2019 | REVOKED | May 28, 2019 |
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
3 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LDCL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17(b)(2) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86233857 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86084432 | ARLINGTON TN | TN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.9A2-C, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85924145 | MEMPHIS TN | TN | Level 2 | LINCOLN OTHER | 1 | 393.71H10-CDDSDM | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 85430201 | CORINTH SCALE US 45 SOUTH | MS | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.60D, 392.2-SLLTCD, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85197764 | BROWNSVILLE TN | TN | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.95A1, 393.70D-CDTSDD, 393.60D | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83564946 | ALCORN COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2C | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82884159 | MEMPHIS TN | TN | Level 2 | LINCOLN OTHER | 1 | 393.17(b)(2) | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 78508108 | Roadside | MO | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.60(d), 393.60(c), 392.9(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARSHALL | MS HIGHWAY 302 | ...NF2318 | ALWAYS TOWING LLC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records