ENGEL TOWING INC

USDOT 480095 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: M SEAN KOONZ Company officer 2: M JOHN KOONZ Motor Vehicles Based in HOPE, NJ Grade A · 94
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · Sep 18, 2013
Policy effective · Jun 27, 2013
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 77 days Inactive Jul 3, 2013 → reinstated Sep 18, 2013
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: M SEAN KOONZ
Company officer 2: M JOHN KOONZ
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ENGEL TOWING INC (USDOT 480095)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): M SEAN KOONZ (Company officer); M JOHN KOONZ (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 77 days — Inactive Jul 3, 2013 → reinstated Sep 18, 2013

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/480095/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

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=132130 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 480095
In FMCSA records since Apr 17, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer M SEAN KOONZ
Company officer 2 M JOHN KOONZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 37,028 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1 CAMP HOPE LANE
HOPE, NJ 07844-0402
Mailing
PO BOX 402
HOPE, NJ 07844-0402
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 480095
In FMCSA records since Apr 17, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 37,028 mi
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
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
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
6
Drivers
3
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ENGEL TOWING INC is a corporation based in HOPE, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 480095. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 3 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections 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.

Carrier overview

ENGEL TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hope, NJ. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (2) and PA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.201A-FRCLS (Frame - cracked/loose/broken) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Petr and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,130 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 132,130 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 3, 2013 to Sep 18, 2013 (77 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Jersey (NJ) 3 0 0.0% May 6, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Dec 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 2
International 1
Petr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 1.33 1 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87770676 May 6, 2026 NJ 3
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87367625 Jan 31, 2026 NJ 3 NJ
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86628926 Dec 20, 2025 NJ 1 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
0 No
83473299 Dec 23, 2024 PA 1
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.9A-LIL No
80566639 Jan 6, 2024 NJ 3 GREENWICH SCALE COMPLEX
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0B020994A1 Jan 14, 1999 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC310920 common INACTIVE
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

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
Sep 18, 2013 MC310920-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 4, 2004 MC310920-C VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Jul 22, 2004 MC310920-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY S2066994 91X $750,000 Jun 27, 2013 On file ACTIVE
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0011551-0 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2012 Jun 27, 2013 CANCELLED
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO TWP DY00499 11 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2011 Jun 27, 2012 CANCELLED
SUA INSURANCE COMPANY 10AEOTT203098PG01 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2010 Jun 27, 2011 CANCELLED
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 06PKG003332 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2006 Jun 27, 2010 REPLACED
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 06PKG003332 CARGO Jun 27, 2006 Apr 30, 2015 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001047-00 CARGO Jun 27, 2005 Jun 27, 2006 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001047-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2005 Jun 27, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000274201 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2004 Jun 27, 2004 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WAU1010003168 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2004 Jun 27, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WAU1010003168 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2003 Jun 27, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000274200 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2003 Jul 31, 2003 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500 317-02 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2002 Jul 31, 2003 REPLACED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB3211-0 BIPD/Primary Jun 27, 2002 Nov 21, 2002 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500 317-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2001 Nov 21, 2001 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500 317-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2001 Nov 21, 2002 CANCELLED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA50031700 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2000 Nov 21, 2001 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500317-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2000 Nov 21, 2000 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500317-99 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 1999 Nov 21, 2000 CANCELLED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE 1164657 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 1999 Nov 21, 1999 REPLACED
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE CPP 1164657 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 1999 Nov 21, 1999 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500317-98 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 1998 Mar 11, 1999 REPLACED
SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 500317-97 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 1997 Nov 21, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 30, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 18, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Jul 3, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jul 3, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Jul 3, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 77 days (through Sep 18, 2013)
  6. Jun 27, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Jul 2, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jun 27, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
  9. Jun 27, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 24, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Jun 27, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 27, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 26, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jun 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Jun 27, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  16. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Jul 6, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Jun 27, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  21. Jun 27, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  22. Jul 31, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 31, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  24. Jan 9, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Nov 21, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  26. Nov 21, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Nov 21, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Nov 21, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Feb 6, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Nov 21, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Nov 21, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Nov 21, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE
  33. Nov 21, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Nov 21, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE
  35. Mar 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GREENWICH SCALE COMPLEX NJ 1 0
NJ NJ 1 0
ROADSIDE NJ 1 0
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How to verify ENGEL 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 ENGEL TOWING INC

Is ENGEL TOWING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ENGEL TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 480095 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ENGEL TOWING INC's safety rating?
ENGEL 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 ENGEL TOWING INC had?
5 roadside inspections are on file for ENGEL 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 ENGEL TOWING INC's out-of-service rate?
ENGEL TOWING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, 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 ENGEL TOWING INC based?
ENGEL TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1 CAMP HOPE LANE, HOPE, New Jersey 07844-0402. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ENGEL TOWING INC have valid operating authority?
ENGEL TOWING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does ENGEL TOWING INC operate?
ENGEL TOWING INC self-reports 6 power units and 3 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 ENGEL TOWING INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for ENGEL 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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