LYONS SERVICENTER INC
USDOT 496563 • DBA: LYONS TOWING • 16130 WEST ROAD, WOODHAVEN, MI, 48183
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-644461 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZH1149 | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5G9433 | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2007 | Jun 27, 2014 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2110383 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2019 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2110383 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2018 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000045466D | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2013 | Oct 27, 2018 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000045466D | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2013 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA5G9433 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2008 | Jul 13, 2014 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA5G9433 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2008 | Oct 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH1149 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2110383 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2110383 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2019 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000045466D | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000045466D | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2018 | Oct 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA5G9433 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2014 | Jul 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | 5G9433 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA5G9433 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2013 | Oct 27, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-644461 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC644461 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 21, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC644461 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2019 |
| MC644461 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2008 | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2021 |
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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87284318 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 1 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPVI | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 86479531 | I-94 E/B @ CONCORD RD | MI | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 86283826 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85049041 | COLDWATER SCALE | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 83921052 | E/B I94 @ HAWKINS RD | MI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 83016198 | WB SCALES | MI | Level 2 | EVARD OTHER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 81993967 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 399.207, 393.205(c) | No |
| May 10, 2023 | 78619756 | I75 NB @ WILSON RD | MI | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2, 391.41(a), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 78484861 | N I-75 @ BALDWIN RD | MI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...846959 | LYONS SERVICE CENTER INC, |
| Aug 5, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MT CLEMENS | GRATIOT | ...K53962 | LYONS SERVICENTER INC |
| Sep 28, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I275 | ...744759 | LYONS SERVICENTER INC |
| Mar 7, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records