FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC
USDOT 457689 • 271 NORTH SHERMAN ST, WILKES BARRE, PA, 18702
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-551630 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152001 1262211M SMD/25 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5466L414-TIL | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152001 1262211M SMD/25 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4735L319 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2018 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 4735L319 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | BA-4735L319-07-CAG | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 9PA2CA0000004-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | 9PA2CP0000004-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001 1262211M SMD/25 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 4735L319 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001 1262211M SMD/25 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 4735L319 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5466L414-TIL | CARGO | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA-4735L319-07-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 9PA2CA0000004-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 9PA2CP0000004-01 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC551630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2020 |
| MC551630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2014 |
| MC551630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2010 |
| MC551630 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2007 |
| MC551630 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (95 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALPARAISO | US-30 | ...742383 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE |
| Nov 5, 2025 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Providence | MM 35.4 I-95 | ...350651 | FALZONE,S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jul 15, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCRANTON CITY | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...606247 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| May 22, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...350651 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0309 S | ...855845 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Feb 13, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...204716 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILKESBARRE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...246047 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Dec 26, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...467007 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0033 N | ...HN2563 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...208955 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Nov 14, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWOYERVILLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 1017 N | ...689813 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jun 11, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...230518 | FALZONES TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Sep 26, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2008 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events