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  • Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Jun 10, 1997 · Docket MC258579.

JOE INC

DBA: ERIC'S TOWING SERVICE

USDOT 395073 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in OLD SAYBROOK, CT

JOE INC is a individual based in OLD SAYBROOK, CT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395073. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common (Property). A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

JOE INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Old Saybrook, CT. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Common (Property) 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
179 BOSTON POST RD
OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
Phone: 8603880847
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 395073
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 10,094 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 179,653 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,653 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,653 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 13, 1997 to Jun 2, 2008 (4007 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 24, 2006 to Apr 1, 2008 (739 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80317211 Dec 5, 2023 CT 3 FAIRFIELD
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
CT 11571 · 2NP2HN7X0CM149431
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CT0700243282 Jun 20, 2007 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CTF05-039031 Aug 10, 2005 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CT97-0017653 May 25, 1997 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC258579
Active
Granted Apr 6, 2026
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC258579
Revoked
Granted Apr 15, 1994 Revoked Jun 10, 1997
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jun 10, 1997 MC258579 Common (Property) REVOKED —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Jun 2, 2008 MC258579-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (33 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP735973 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2026 On file ACTIVE
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP735973 91X May 2, 2026 On file ACTIVE
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP633397 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2025 May 2, 2026 CANCELLED
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9915703 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2018 May 30, 2025 CANCELLED
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9915703 BIPD/Primary May 2, 2018 May 2, 2025 REPLACED
PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. IM 8760532 CARGO Apr 1, 2010 May 28, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY BP 0007532 CARGO Apr 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2010 REPLACED
UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY CPP0007436 CARGO Apr 1, 2009 May 15, 2009 CANCELLED
UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY CPP0007436 CARGO Apr 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2009 REPLACED
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. 270303 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2008 May 2, 2018 REPLACED
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. 270303 CARGO Apr 1, 2008 Apr 1, 2009 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 739 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 24, 2006 to Apr 1, 2008
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131502 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2005 Mar 24, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131502 CARGO Mar 24, 2005 Mar 24, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131501 CARGO Mar 24, 2004 Mar 24, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131501 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2004 Mar 24, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131500 CARGO Mar 24, 2003 Mar 24, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000131500 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2003 Mar 24, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB15861 CARGO Mar 24, 2002 Mar 24, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB15861 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2002 Mar 24, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB1586-0 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2001 Mar 24, 2002 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB1586-0 CARGO Mar 24, 2001 Mar 24, 2002 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB1589-0 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2001 Mar 24, 2001 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB15860 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2001 Jun 29, 2001 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB15860 BIPD/Primary Mar 24, 2001 Jun 27, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 2, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 27, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. May 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 2, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 28, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
  6. May 2, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 15, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Apr 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jun 2, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Mar 24, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  13. Mar 24, 2006
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 739 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2008)
  14. Mar 24, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  15. Mar 24, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  16. Mar 24, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  17. Mar 24, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  18. Mar 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  19. Jun 29, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  20. Jun 27, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  21. Apr 26, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
  22. Mar 24, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  23. Mar 24, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jun 13, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Jun 13, 1997
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 4007 days (through Jun 2, 2008)
  26. Mar 24, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
  27. Apr 10, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Mar 24, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
  29. Mar 24, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
  30. Mar 24, 1996
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  31. Apr 18, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Mar 24, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
  33. Mar 24, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FAIRFIELD CT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JOE INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about JOE INC

Is JOE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JOE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395073 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JOE INC's safety rating? ▾
JOE INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has JOE INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for JOE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JOE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JOE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JOE INC based? ▾
JOE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 179 BOSTON POST RD, OLD SAYBROOK, Connecticut 06475. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JOE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JOE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC258579). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JOE INC operate? ▾
JOE INC self-reports 4 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JOE INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JOE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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