WINDY CITY TOWING INC

USDOT 395112 • DBA: LEYDEN WINDY CITY TOWING • 9345 BYRON, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
395,112
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8476719111
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
399,461
Physical Address
9345 BYRON, SCHILLER PARK, IL, 60176
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 63.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 40.2 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-115104DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-653668REVOKEDAug 27, 2018Aug 27, 2018

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCID 1086797ON FILEDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2025
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGECARGO604704634ON FILEJan 1, 2010Feb 12, 2012

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary326288REPLACEDJan 1, 2013Dec 31, 2017
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/Primary604704634REPLACEDJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2013
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.CARGO274666REPLACEDSep 1, 2008Jan 1, 2010
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary274666REPLACEDSep 1, 2008Jan 1, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCID 1086797BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2025Dec 31, 2025
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.326288BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017
TERM/REPLTRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE604704634BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2013Jan 1, 2013
CANCELTRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE604704634CARGOFeb 12, 2012Feb 12, 2012
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.274666CARGOJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.274666BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-653668INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC115104MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDSep 7, 2018Unknown
MC653668MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 7, 2018Unknown
MC653668MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 21, 2008REVOKEDAug 27, 2018

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
52%
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
37
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
63.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states11 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (37 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (37 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.17BLamps and reflectors inadequate333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective338Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SUBLSuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10Fifth wheel defective228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)20Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B3Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.49JNo valid medical waiver in drivers possession10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
63.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+40.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.36vs nat'l 1.80
+1.56 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 62.5% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-90 W/B2 · 2 OOS
I-90 WB2 · 2 OOS
I-294 S/B1 · 1 OOS
I-90 EB1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 3, 2023ILTOW00RIVER FOREST TWPCHICAGO AVE...S50856LEYDEN WINDY CITY TOWING
Dec 11, 2017ILTOW00
Jun 2, 2016ILINJURY02
Apr 29, 2014ILTOW00
Dec 12, 2013ILINJURY01
Mar 31, 2011ILINJURY01
Oct 2, 2007ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 27, 2018
Authority
Dec 31, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 2, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 29, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 12, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Feb 12, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE • CARGO
Mar 31, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jan 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 2, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026
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