SERVICE TOWING INC
USDOT 378969 • 6006 RINKE AVE, WARREN, MI, 48091-5350
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-325844 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641945 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 256253 | ON FILE | Nov 17, 2003 | Aug 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 58383845 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8931225 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2012 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8931225 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8813036 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 256253 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2003 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB2401-1 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2002 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB24010 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2001 | Nov 19, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB24010 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2001 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | KB24010 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2001 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476305734 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
| ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476305734 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 2001 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | CAC015680 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 1996 | Nov 19, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1641945 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 58383845 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8931225 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8931225 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8813036 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 256253 | CARGO | Aug 5, 2011 | Aug 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 256253 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB2401-1 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB24010 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB24010 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB24010 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2002 | Nov 19, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 476305734 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2001 | Nov 19, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 476305734 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAC015680 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC325844 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 |
| MC325844 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2003 |
| MC325844 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 1997 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86020805 | HURON OH | OH | Level 2 | NOVAE CORP SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 85339425 | I75 NB @ M57 | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82806264 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.45(b)(2), 387.301(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82498979 | EB SCALE | MI | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 81241204 | SB I-75 @ BALDWIN | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 79384605 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 391.45(b), 383.23(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
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEL PARK | JOHN R | ...JZ1665 | SERVICE TOWING INC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROYAL OAK | RAMP 019F | ...206374 | SERVICE TOWING INC |
| Feb 25, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | W I 696 | ...131854 | SERVICE TOWING INC |
| May 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 9 MILE | ...JZ1670 | SERVICE TOWING INC |
| Aug 18, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2001 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 1991 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events