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J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP

USDOT 428703 Inactive INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat INDIVIDUAL Owner: JOSEPH SOUZA Based in WESTPORT, MA Grade B · 76
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Coverage resumed · Mar 31, 1995
Coverage resumed · Jun 23, 2004
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 30, 2004
Policy effective · Apr 8, 2009
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 89 days Jan 1, 1995 → Mar 31, 1995
  • Prior insurance gap · 1588 days Feb 17, 2000 → Jun 23, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 2961 days Inactive May 22, 1996 → reinstated Jun 30, 2004
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JOSEPH SOUZA
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP (USDOT 428703)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Inactive
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOSEPH SOUZA (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 89 days — Jan 1, 1995 → Mar 31, 1995
  • Prior insurance gap · 1588 days — Feb 17, 2000 → Jun 23, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 2961 days — Inactive May 22, 1996 → reinstated Jun 30, 2004

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/428703/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 76/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Inactive · 30/100

Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240299 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 428703
In FMCSA records since Nov 20, 1990 (~35y)
MC / docket MC265449
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JOSEPH SOUZA
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 3,334 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (508) 678-5511
Physical
505 STATE ROAD
WESTPORT, MA 02790
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 428703
In FMCSA records since Nov 20, 1990 (~35y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,334 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP is a individual based in WESTPORT, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 428703. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

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 240,299 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,299 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
0%
Median across 240,299 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 22, 1996 to Jun 30, 2004 (2961 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 1, 1995 to Mar 31, 1995 (89 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 17, 2000 to Jun 23, 2004 (1588 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change

Record Changes

    • Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
      FMCSA Company Census
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Chevrolet 1
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81037175 Mar 5, 2024 MA 2 H-DARTMOUTH
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 3687A · 1GBC6D1B7KV106524
3 393.60(b), 396.17(c), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MA0000001583 Mar 14, 1997 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC265449
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 30, 2004 MC265449-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BCLHWB 91X $750,000 Apr 8, 2009 On file ACTIVE
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BCLHWB 34 — Apr 8, 2009 On file ACTIVE
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5051358 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 2006 May 9, 2009 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5051358 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 2006 Apr 8, 2009 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CAR3799805-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 2004 Jul 26, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP 103-80-06 CARGO — Jun 25, 2004 Apr 8, 2009 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PMHX18765 BIPD/Primary — Jun 23, 2004 Jul 26, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1588 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 17, 2000 to Jun 23, 2004
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY PMHX 187 65 BIPD/Primary — Oct 7, 1998 Feb 17, 2000 NAME CHANGED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY PMHX18761 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 1997 Nov 29, 1998 CANCELLED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY PMHX18761 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 1997 Oct 7, 1998 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PMHX 18761 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 1996 Apr 6, 1997 REPLACED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG-331683AFAX-DJP BIPD/Excess — Apr 6, 1996 Apr 6, 1997 CANCELLED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG-331683A BIPD/Excess — Apr 6, 1996 Apr 6, 1996 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA MHX 18761 BIPD/Primary — Jul 26, 1995 Jul 26, 1996 REPLACED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CBR 508166 CARGO — Jul 21, 1995 Feb 17, 2000 NAME CHANGED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY T 15780 & T 87619 BIPD/Primary — May 23, 1995 Jul 26, 1995 REPLACED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG331683 BIPD/Excess — Apr 6, 1995 Apr 6, 1996 CANCELLED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY T15780 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 1995 May 23, 1995 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 89 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 1, 1995 to Mar 31, 1995
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE N45936 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 1994 Jan 1, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 9, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  2. Apr 20, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 8, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  4. Apr 8, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  5. Jul 26, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 26, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  7. Jun 30, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Feb 17, 2000
    insurance
    NAMECHG — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 17, 2000
    insurance
    NAMECHG — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 17, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1588 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 23, 2004)
  11. Nov 29, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 7, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 6, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  14. Apr 6, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  15. Jul 26, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  16. May 22, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. May 22, 1996
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2961 days (through Jun 30, 2004)
  18. Apr 8, 1996
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Apr 6, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  20. Apr 6, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  21. Aug 14, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jul 26, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. May 23, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Mar 30, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jan 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  26. Jan 1, 1995
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 89 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 31, 1995)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-DARTMOUTH MA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(b) Windshield - Missing. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP

  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 J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP

Is J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP an active motor carrier? ▾
J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 428703 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP's safety rating? ▾
J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP 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 J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP's out-of-service rate? ▾
J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP 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 J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP based? ▾
J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 505 STATE ROAD, WESTPORT, Massachusetts 02790. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC265449). 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 J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP operate? ▾
J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for J B S TOWING SERVICE CORP 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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