P & M TOWING COMPANY LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 142 days Inactive Nov 19, 2025 → reinstated Apr 10, 2026
- 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 — P & M TOWING COMPANY LLC (USDOT 3714942) 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): PASCAL KAMBALE MUYISA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 142 days — Inactive Nov 19, 2025 → reinstated Apr 10, 2026 • 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 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — MCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3714942/ As of: Jul 20, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240320 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsurancePROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 19, 2025
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Process AgentMCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1305280ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 100% | — |
| 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
P & M TOWING COMPANY LLC is a motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3714942. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
P & M TOWING COMPANY LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Des Moines, IA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ram is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 19, 2025 to Apr 10, 2026 (142 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025 (6 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Ram | 3 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.49 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 14.33 | 14 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85505681 | Aug 12, 2025 | IA | 2 | IA141E-MM154 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.128B1, 396.9D2, 396.17C | Yes |
| 82301635 | Aug 2, 2024 | IA | 2 | I80W-MM128 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.128(b)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80238888 | Nov 20, 2023 | IA | 3 | I80E-MM131 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2401422679 | May 17, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Apr 10, 2026 | MC1305280-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 28, 2021 | MC1305280-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Sep 17, 2021 | MC1305280 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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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| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA865565325 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA865565325 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025 | ||||||
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM056107-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2024 | Nov 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM056107-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 2023 | Nov 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04060125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 11, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04060125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 3, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04060125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 28, 2021 | Nov 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 10, 2026
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Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 19, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 142 days (through Apr 10, 2026)
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Nov 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Nov 13, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 19, 2025)
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Nov 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Nov 8, 2024
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Dec 14, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 11, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I80E-MM131 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I80W-MM128 | IA | 1 | 1 |
| IA141E-MM154 | IA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.128(b)(3) | Tiedown(s) not over/around wheels. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1305280
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 5,137 carriers served
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3 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify P & M TOWING COMPANY LLC
- 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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