TOWN CARGO INC
USDOT 3810223 • 8331 HORTON HWY UNIT C, COLLEGE GROVE, TN, 37046
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1374785 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA984978292 | ON FILE | May 26, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA984978292 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2024 | May 26, 2025 |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 16108-22AEA1-24 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970421686 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955873800 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2022 | Jan 26, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA984978292 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA984978292 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 16108-22AEA1-24 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA970421686 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MD-19-S0116156-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955873800 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2023 | Jan 26, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1374785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2023 |
| MC1374785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 11, 2022 | — | 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
25 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(NEWTON COUNTY) | SH7 | ...KM5592 | TOWN CARGO INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I 10 at MP 164 | ...NZ8769 | TOWN CARGO INC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NAUGATUCK | 8-N | ...WG9238 | TOWN CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records