J L TOWING INC
USDOT 507124 • 3298 BALLSFERRY RD, COTTONWOOD, CA, 96022
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-260065 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 12, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1 TTS CA 19 01294450-01 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 2022 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP BA 7803573223 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 2009 | Nov 29, 2016 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANIES | BIPD | BA 7752910 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 1992 | Oct 30, 1996 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CI 867788 10 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7803573223 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7803573223 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2008 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001398 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001398 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100485-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100485-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100485-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100485-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100485-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100485-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100485-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2003 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100485-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2003 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100485 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2002 | Oct 30, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100485 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2002 | Oct 30, 2003 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226745122 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226745122 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2001 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226745122 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 226745122 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2001 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1183861 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 1997 | Oct 30, 2001 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP1183861 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 1997 | Oct 30, 2001 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SG2561786 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 1996 | Oct 30, 1997 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | CP7752910 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 1992 | Oct 30, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1 TTS CA 19 01294450-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 867788 10 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7803573223 | CARGO | Nov 29, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7803573223 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7803573223 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2009 | Oct 30, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001398 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2008 | Oct 30, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001398 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2008 | Oct 30, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-04 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-03 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-02 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485-01 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2003 | Oct 30, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100485 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2003 | Oct 30, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226745122 | CARGO | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226745122 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226745122 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226745122 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1183861 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 30, 2001 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1183861 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 30, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CP7752910 | CARGO | Oct 30, 1997 | Oct 30, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SG2561786 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 1997 | Oct 30, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANIES | BA 7752910 | BIPD | Oct 30, 1996 | Oct 30, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-260065 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC260065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2023 |
| MC260065 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 10, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC260065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2007 |
| MC260065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2006 |
| MC260065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2005 |
| MC260065 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2004 |
| MC260065 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1993 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2008 |
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
2 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOCKTON | MARCH LN/MCGAW ST | ...F03313 | J & L TOWING INC |
| Nov 23, 2008 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2003 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 1999 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events