BIG BLUE TOWING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 33 days Jul 19, 2006 → Aug 21, 2006
- Contract (Property) gap · 50 days Inactive Jul 19, 2006 → reinstated Sep 7, 2006
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG BLUE TOWING INC (USDOT 324826) 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): JOHN E TONEY SR (Owner); KIM W TONEY (Additional owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 33 days — Jul 19, 2006 → Aug 21, 2006 • Contract (Property) gap · 50 days — Inactive Jul 19, 2006 → reinstated Sep 7, 2006 On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/324826/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197576 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.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCPolicy effective Aug 21, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BIG BLUE TOWING INC is a individual based in AUBURN, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 324826. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BIG BLUE TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Auburn, AL. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for contract.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet); 5 drivers.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 19, 2006 to Sep 7, 2006 (50 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 19, 2006 to Aug 21, 2006 (33 days)
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 81065333 | Mar 4, 2024 | GA | 2 | LA GRANGE GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.79 | No |
| 80866451 | Feb 7, 2024 | GA | 3 | NEWNAN GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 392.2-SLML | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AL0000688395 | Sep 8, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004672554 | Jul 28, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004922291 | Jul 27, 2014 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC527535 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 7, 2006 | MC527535-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 16, 2006 | MC527535 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Aug 25, 2005 | MC527535-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Jul 7, 2005 | MC527535 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 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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| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4573046 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 21, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP426034 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2021 | Aug 21, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K32GP111085 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP007009 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP903350 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800247 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2017 | Aug 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2603356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-95-0001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-95-0000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003656-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2012 | Aug 21, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0041100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2011 | Aug 21, 2012 | REPLACED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DTUM02144-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2009 | Sep 18, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DTUM02144-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2009 | Aug 21, 2011 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TUM 4600556-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | TUM 4600556-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 | REPLACED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | R0010 610 326 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2007 | Aug 21, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | R0010 610 014 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2006 | Aug 21, 2007 | REPLACED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | R0010 610 014 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2006 | Sep 20, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 33 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 19, 2006 to Aug 21, 2006 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 8209499 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 16, 2005 | Jul 19, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 21, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 16, 2022
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Aug 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 11, 2021
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Aug 21, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2019
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Aug 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2018
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Aug 21, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Aug 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2015
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Aug 21, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2014
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Aug 22, 2013
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Aug 21, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2011
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Aug 21, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2008insuranceCANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2008
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Sep 20, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 21, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 7, 2006
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Jul 19, 2006
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Jul 19, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jul 19, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 19, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 33 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 21, 2006)
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Jul 19, 2006authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 50 days (through Sep 7, 2006)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
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Docket MC527535
common · N · MC
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
91X policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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2 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify BIG BLUE TOWING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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