NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC
USDOT 429306 • 158 EAST PASSAIC AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07070
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 02 | ON FILE | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 37 MS TZ9025 | ON FILE | Jul 21, 2010 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 199358809 | ON FILE | Aug 18, 1999 | Aug 18, 2000 |
Insurance History (39 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 00 | REPLACED | Feb 6, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2020 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 15, 2020 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000014 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00368-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00351-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PCA2900067 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 307355 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 307355 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2011 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 307355 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2010 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 307355 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002478 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002478 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002478 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2009 | Jul 21, 2010 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020003516-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2004 | Jul 14, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020003516-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020003516-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2004 | Jul 14, 2004 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 257919/111200 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 257919 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | Aug 18, 2009 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 257919 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | Aug 18, 2009 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 257919/111200 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000351600 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000351600 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2003 | Jun 15, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000351600 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000351600 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2003 | Jun 15, 2004 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | BIPD/Primary | H81 0100175 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | CARGO | H81 0100175 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226704571 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226704571 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2000 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226704571 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2000 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226704571 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 199358809 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 1999 | Oct 10, 2000 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 199358809 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 1999 | Aug 18, 2000 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 199358809 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 1999 | Oct 10, 2000 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | -321 07 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 1997 | Aug 18, 1999 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | GP 2A 02 48 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1995 | Aug 18, 1997 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | GP 2A 02 48 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1995 | Nov 14, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2021 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000014 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2020 | Aug 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00368-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00351-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | PCA2900067 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 307355 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 MS TZ9025 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 307355 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2011 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 307355 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2011 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 307355 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002478 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002478 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002478 | CARGO | Jul 21, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 257919 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 257919 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000351600 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2004 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000351600 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2004 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020003516-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2004 | Jul 14, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020003516-00 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2004 | Jul 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000351600 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2004 | Jun 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000351600 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2004 | Jun 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 257919/111200 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 257919/111200 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020003516-00 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100175 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100175 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226704571 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226704571 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226704571 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 226704571 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2001 | Aug 18, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199358809 | BIPD | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 10, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199358809 | CARGO | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 10, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199358809 | BIPD | Aug 18, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 199358809 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | -321 07 | CARGO | Aug 18, 1999 | Aug 18, 1999 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | GP 2A 02 48 | BIPD | Nov 14, 1997 | Nov 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | GP 2A 02 48 | CARGO | Aug 18, 1997 | Aug 18, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-282057 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-282057 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-282057 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-282057 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC282057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2023 |
| MC282057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2023 |
| MC282057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2022 |
| MC282057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2022 |
| MC282057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2017 |
| MC282057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2017 |
| MC282057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 |
| MC282057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 |
| MC282057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2010 |
| MC282057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2010 |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 2, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 2, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 10, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 20, 2004 |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 10, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 20, 2004 |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1995 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 1998 |
| MC282057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1995 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 1998 |
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
3 states • 62 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 62 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (62 inspections)
Showing 50 of 62
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RUTHERFORD BORO | NJ 17 | ...KJ5472 | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Mar 12, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RUTHERFORD BORO | NJ 17 | ...302340 | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jan 27, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTHERFORD BORO | E PASSAIC AVE / W PASSAIC AVE | ...S50716 | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jan 18, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | US 1 | ...542235 | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Feb 12, 2022 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 3 | RUTHERFORD BORO | NJ 3 | ...KJ5424 | NICK'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Sep 25, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2011 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2011 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2009 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2003 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2003 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2003 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2001 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2000 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 1997 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 1997 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
69 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 69 events