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PETERSON TOWING INC

CADILLAC, MI

USDOT 477323 Inactive CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: BRIAN PETERSON Company officer 2: SCOTT PETERSON Based in CADILLAC, MI Grade C · 61
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
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2022
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRIAN PETERSON
Company officer 2: SCOTT PETERSON
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PETERSON TOWING INC (USDOT 477323)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BRIAN PETERSON (Company officer); SCOTT PETERSON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

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

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/477323/
As of: Jul 20, 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 C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 61/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74419 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

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 477323
In FMCSA records since Apr 3, 1992 (~34y)
MC / docket MC184558
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRIAN PETERSON
Company officer 2 SCOTT PETERSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 375,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (231) 775-8681
Email: [email protected]
Physical
324 N MITCHELL
CADILLAC, MI 49601
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 477323
In FMCSA records since Apr 3, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 375,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 10.0% vs 6.7% +3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.91 vs 1.80 +0.11
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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
Truck tractors 12 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 20 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 16 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 11 11 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 9.09% 27.27% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
6
Inspections
16
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
20 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PETERSON TOWING INC is a corporation based in CADILLAC, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 477323. 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 12 power units and 6 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.

Carrier overview

PETERSON TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cadillac, MI. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 120% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (11 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

36.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 393.48A-BIBD (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,419 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
10%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,419 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,419 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +55.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

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

Record Changes

    • Status ACTIVE INACTIVE
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
6 OOS · 50.0%
Unsafe Driving
7 violations
Driver Fitness
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 11 4 36.4% Mar 25, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
Kenworth 5
Ford 2
International 2
GMC 1
Hino 1
Lanl 1
Petr 1
Wabash National 1
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87421021 Mar 25, 2026 MI 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD72977 · 1NKZL49X7KJ252989
2 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLS4 No
86615159 Dec 18, 2025 MI 3 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD38004 · 1FDFF6LN3NDA03764
1 393.100B-C Yes
85992540 Oct 7, 2025 MI 1 4 MILE REST ARE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BB95226 · 2HSCBAXRX3C058476
10 396.3A1-BALR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45D-SGNCNB Yes
85596999 Aug 25, 2025 MI 2 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD72977 · 1NKZL49X7KJ252989
2 393.23-LEU, 392.82DUMT Yes
85471303 Aug 11, 2025 MI 3 mi-sb-us-131-@-tustin-rest-area
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD09667 · 1NKZX4TX5NJ155047
0 — No
85398240 Aug 1, 2025 MI 3 —
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD38003 · 5PVNJ8JV7K4S71564
0 — No
85048963 Jun 25, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC58429 · 1FVACWFC1MHMT7307
0 — No
84406555 Apr 14, 2025 MI 3 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD38004 · 1FDFF6LN3NDA03764
2 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLS4 Yes
83730024 Jan 29, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB95229 · 1FVACWFC5JHJX9644
2 391.41A-MCPC, 392.16-D No
83379522 Dec 10, 2024 MI 3 mi-i75-n-@-enforcement-site
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB95222 · 1HTMMAAM13H574791
2 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLLR No
82806319 Oct 1, 2024 MI 1 mi-i75nb-@-4-mile-rest-area
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD72977 · 1NKZL49X7KJ252989
0 — No
80862564 Feb 14, 2024 MI 2 mi-e/b-scale
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD72977 · 1NKZL49X7KJ252989
2 392.2 No
80094226 Nov 3, 2023 MI 2 mi-e/b-scale
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB95231 · 1FUJA6CK67DY82496
2 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
79897779 Oct 10, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC58429 · 1FVACWFC1MHMT7307
4 392.2, 392.16(a), 391.41(a) No
79730784 Sep 21, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB95231 · 1FUJA6CK67DY82496
0 — No
79384057 Aug 11, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BB95229 · 1FVACWFC5JHJX9644
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003435974 Feb 3, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002753422 Nov 30, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002546534 Mar 31, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002027625 Jun 15, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001916324 Dec 31, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001478961 Sep 18, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001024988 May 9, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009825120 Jun 2, 2016 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0009430055 Nov 5, 2015 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0009308692 Jun 4, 2015 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009205958 Mar 5, 2015 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008323295 Feb 15, 2012 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0007115413 Sep 26, 2008 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006934341 Feb 17, 2008 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006611744 Feb 25, 2007 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI0006091672 Aug 23, 2005 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI004601467A Feb 10, 2003 MI 0 1 No No Injury
MI004601114A Jan 30, 2003 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI003676488B Aug 6, 2002 MI 0 1 No No Injury
MI001557935B Dec 12, 2000 MI 1 2 No No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC184558
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 8946824 91X $1,000,000 Mar 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1872333 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2020 Mar 1, 2022 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1872333 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2020 Apr 18, 2022 CANCELLED
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY BAS 58515140 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2018 Mar 15, 2020 CANCELLED
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY BAS 58515140 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2018 Mar 1, 2020 REPLACED
THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY CBP 8946832 CARGO — Mar 1, 2017 Apr 5, 2018 CANCELLED
THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY BA 8943532 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2013 Apr 4, 2018 CANCELLED
THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY BA 8943532 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2013 Mar 1, 2018 REPLACED
CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. BA 8250102 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2007 Mar 1, 2013 REPLACED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. BA 8110392 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2007 REPLACED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. CBP 8110192 CARGO — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2017 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP1020000986-02 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP1020000986-02 CARGO — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000098601 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2004 Mar 1, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000098601 CARGO — Mar 1, 2004 Mar 1, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000098600 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2003 Mar 1, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000098600 CARGO — Mar 1, 2003 Mar 1, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB 27 99-0 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB 27 99-0 CARGO — Mar 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY ECA 2004334 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2001 Mar 1, 2002 REPLACED
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 476306158 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1998 Mar 1, 2001 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK02101950 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1997 Mar 1, 1998 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK02101950 CARGO — Mar 1, 1997 Mar 1, 2002 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CAC 082 085 BIPD/Primary — May 24, 1995 Mar 1, 1997 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CAC 082 085 BIPD/Primary — May 24, 1995 Apr 30, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 18, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 28, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Mar 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 15, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 2, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Apr 5, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Apr 4, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 13, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Mar 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  12. Mar 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.
  13. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  15. Dec 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  17. Feb 11, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Mar 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  19. Mar 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  20. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  21. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  22. Apr 3, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Mar 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Mar 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. May 24, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  26. May 24, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Apr 30, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  28. Mar 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  29. Mar 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  30. Mar 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  31. Sep 20, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Aug 29, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
4 MILE REST ARE MI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify PETERSON TOWING INC

  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 PETERSON TOWING INC

Is PETERSON TOWING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
PETERSON TOWING INC carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 477323 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is PETERSON TOWING INC's safety rating? ▾
PETERSON TOWING INC 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 PETERSON TOWING INC had? ▾
16 roadside inspections are on file for PETERSON TOWING INC 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 PETERSON TOWING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PETERSON TOWING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PETERSON TOWING INC based? ▾
PETERSON TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 324 N MITCHELL, CADILLAC, Michigan 49601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PETERSON TOWING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PETERSON TOWING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC184558). 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 PETERSON TOWING INC operate? ▾
PETERSON TOWING INC self-reports 12 power units and 6 drivers 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 PETERSON TOWING INC had any crashes? ▾
20 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PETERSON TOWING INC 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

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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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