A & S TOWING INC
USDOT 444383 • 222 ANDOVER STREET, WILMINGTON, MA, 01887-1022
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-412400 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 28, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1641303 | ON FILE | Jan 10, 2019 | May 1, 2022 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-00-05-86 | ON FILE | Nov 25, 2009 | Oct 9, 2015 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1641303 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2019 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BDMQSK | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC10007227093 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2009 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC10007227093 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2009 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PGC19997227093 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2008 | Feb 27, 2009 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PIL 7227093 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2007 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-000-586 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2006 | Nov 25, 2009 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PIL 7260517 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 10, 2007 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB0017518 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2004 | Jan 10, 2006 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | B01QBR771501 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2002 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R 771 501 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2001 | Oct 12, 2002 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13227400000 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13227400000 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Apr 25, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1641303 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1641303 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDMQSK | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-00-05-86 | CARGO | Oct 9, 2015 | Oct 9, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007227093 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007227093 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-000-586 | CARGO | Nov 25, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC19997227093 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL 7227093 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2008 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL 7260517 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2007 | Jan 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | B01QBR771501 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CB0017518 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 10, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 13227400000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2004 | Apr 25, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 13227400000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R 771 501 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2002 | Oct 12, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-412400 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC412400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2011 |
| MC412400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2009 |
| MC412400 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 25, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC412400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2004 |
| MC412400 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2001 | REVOKED | Jan 17, 2006 |
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
5 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | RTE 93 SB X 35 | ...REPAIR | A & S TOWING INC |
| Apr 1, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records