WINDY CITY TOWING INC
USDOT 395112 • DBA: LEYDEN WINDY CITY TOWING • 9345 BYRON, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1086797 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | 604704634 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 12, 2012 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 326288 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Dec 31, 2017 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 604704634 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 274666 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 274666 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1086797 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 326288 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 604704634 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 604704634 | CARGO | Feb 12, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 274666 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 274666 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-653668 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC115104 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC653668 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC653668 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 2008 | REVOKED | Aug 27, 2018 |
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 • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.17B | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10 | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B3 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87453601 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.45B | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87434590 | RAYMOND WI | WI | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87235588 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 1 | CHEVROLET OTHER | 12 | 393.207A-SUBL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87139402 | I-90 W/B | IL | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.17B, 393.71H10, 393.60C | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86756197 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85694443 | I-294 S/B | IL | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 391.11B5-DNL, 391.41A, 393.17B | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83566613 | I-90 WB | IL | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.128B3, 393.17B, 391.49J | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 82105115 | 294 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT OTHER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 81363399 | I-90 EB | IL | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2, 393.17(b), 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 80071757 | I-90 W/B | IL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.71(h)(10), 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 78829993 | I-90 WB | IL | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2, 393.95(a), 392.8 | 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVER FOREST TWP | CHICAGO AVE | ...S50856 | LEYDEN WINDY CITY TOWING |
| Dec 11, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2007 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records