BAINS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
USDOT 3470826 • DBA: BAINS TRUCK REPAIR • 753 N GEORGE WASHINGTON BLVD, YUBA CITY, CA, 95993-9065
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1156026 | REVOKED | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643222 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643222 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM037628-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM037628-03 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2022 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM037628-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM037628-02 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2022 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM037628-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA1643222 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA1643222 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM037628-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM037628-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM037628-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM037628-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM037628-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1156026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1156026 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 29, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1156026 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2023 |
| MC1156026 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MC1156026 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 2021 | REVOKED | Sep 25, 2023 |
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
4 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 41.789899/-123.022397 | ...275102 | BAINS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 40.029744/-122.210809 | ...635134 | BAINS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Aug 17, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/.3MI N OF RIEGO RD | ...866259 | BAINS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| May 4, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SACRAMENTO | HARBOR BL/120ft S of W CAPITOL AV | ...NB6164 | BAINS TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records