BILL'S TOWING LTD
USDOT 513407 • 309 HALL ST, BRIDGEPORT, OH, 43912
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CRA 5500126-00 | ON FILE | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | Q37 1150918 | ON FILE | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CRA 5500126-00 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CRA 5500126-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q01 6140017 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q01 6140017 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2020 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 5179160 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | TRA 4572826 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2016 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 4572826 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 4572826 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2016 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CWP 3 643 404 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2008 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | SBT 3 643 404 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2006 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SBT 3 643 404 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2006 | Mar 23, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CRA 5500126-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q01 6140017 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q37 1150918 | CARGO | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q01 6140017 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CRA 5500126-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CRA 5500126-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 5179160 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 4572826 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2017 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 4572826 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2017 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 4572826 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 3 643 404 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | SBT 3 643 404 | CARGO | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | SBT 3 643 404 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2008 | Mar 23, 2008 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC559712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2025 |
| MC559712 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2020 |
| MC559712 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 30, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC559712 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 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
6 states • 106 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from latest 100 of 106 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (106 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0070 E | ...262277 | BILL'S TOWING LTD |
| Jul 11, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2010 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records